AERODYNAMIC INVESTIGATION AND MISSION ANALYSIS OF SOARING-INSPIRED DRONES
Adam Stempeck
Rather than using standard drone airfoils and standard wing shapes, it is proposed to study
natural fliers to improve flight performance. As a first investigation, the albatross is considered
and its airfoil is modified by changing its camber and thickness to determine which of these cases
has improved the coefficient of lift to drag as a function of the angle of attack and hence the
endurance of the bio-inspired drone. It is determined that a moderately thick airfoil that does not
have extremely high camber has the highest coefficient of lift to drag. Continuing on to the wing
shape of the albatross, it is compared to several standard drone wing shapes.
natural fliers to improve flight performance. As a first investigation, the albatross is considered
and its airfoil is modified by changing its camber and thickness to determine which of these cases
has improved the coefficient of lift to drag as a function of the angle of attack and hence the
endurance of the bio-inspired drone. It is determined that a moderately thick airfoil that does not
have extremely high camber has the highest coefficient of lift to drag. Continuing on to the wing
shape of the albatross, it is compared to several standard drone wing shapes.
Kateqoriyalar:
İl:
2019
Nəşriyyat:
New Mexico State University
Dil:
english
Səhifələr:
121
Fayl:
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english, 2019