%0 Journal Article
	%A Andrea Dal Monte and  Marco Raciti Castelli and  Ernesto Benini
	%D 2012
	%J International Journal of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering
	%B World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology
	%I Open Science Index 71, 2012
	%T A Retrospective of High-Lift Device Technology
	%U https://publications.waset.org/pdf/14987
	%V 71
	%X The present paper deals with the most adopted technical
solutions for the enhancement of the lift force of a wing. In fact,
during several flight conditions (such as take off and landing), the
lift force needs to be dramatically enhanced. Both trailing edge
devices (such as flaps) and leading edge ones (such as slats) are
described. Finally, the most advanced aerodynamic solutions to avoid
the separation of the boundary layer from aircraft wings at high angles
of attack are reviewed.
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