NASA Armstrong Tests Wing Concept Aimed at Smoother Airflow in Aviation

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NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, has been conducting flight tests as part of its nearly 80-year legacy of advancing aeronautics. Earlier this year, the center carried out tests under the Crossflow Attenuated Natural Laminar Flow (CATNLF) initiative. The project focuses on a wing design concept intended to maximize laminar, or smooth, airflow over wing surfaces. Achieving smoother airflow can improve aerodynamic efficiency, potentially benefiting future aircraft performance. Flight testing at Armstrong continues to rely on collaborative teams pushing the boundaries of aviation technology.

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