Explore the concept of laminar-turbulent transition in boundary layers. What factors influence this transition, and how does it impact the drag characteristics of a surface? Provide insights into the challenges of predicting and controlling the laminar-turbulent transition in engineering applications, and discuss techniques employed to delay or manipulate the transition for improved aerodynamic performance.

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