Discussion
Riblets, the fine streamwise grooves trialled on transport aircraft, reduce drag by
Answer: C
Grooves of the right size impede the lateral movement of the streamwise vortices that dominate the near-wall region, cutting turbulent momentum transport and with it the shear stress. Reductions of a few per cent have been measured, though keeping the surface clean and intact in service is the obstacle.
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