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Originally Posted by aerohead

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11) the launch deck will be 'submerged' in a turbulent boundary-layer, so any 'laminar flow' will exist only at some elevation above it, based on the distance from the 'bow' of the deck; and will be 'thickest' as the aircraft leaves the blast-diverters at initiation of launch.

This one addresses my concerns best. I suspect the aero on a carrier deck that piques my interest in this thread is the area only upon aircraft lift off and until being clear of any potential aero bow wake. Ground effect will play a part when that lift off is achieved. An aircraft at relativity low speeds slightly above stall speed would seem to very susceptible to abrupt wind changes/currents when nearing the end of deck, even when airborne.

12) looking at the leading edge of the USS Gerald R. Ford, there doesn't appear to be 'ANYTHING' done to address aerodynamics.

I agree, but not observing anything does not by itself indicate nothing intentionally aero was not addressed, and hence my original question here.

A triple negative?