Infrared and Laser Engineering, Volume. 51, Issue 8, 20210659(2022)

Effect of baffle configuration on aerodynamic and infrared radiation characteristics of helicopter infrared suppressor

Suqi Chen, Yong Shan, Jingzhou Zhang, and Zongyao Yang
Author Affiliations
  • Key Laboratory of Thermal Management and Energy Utilization of Aircraft, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, College of Energy and Power, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 210016, China
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    Category: Infrared technology and application

    Received: Sep. 14, 2021

    Accepted: --

    Published Online: Jan. 9, 2023

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    DOI:10.3788/IRLA20210659

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