Low Re, High Α Wing Aerodynamics for Micro Air Vehicle Applications
Alternative Title
Low Re, high alpha wing aerodynamics for micro air vehicle applications
Abstract
Driven by the need to develop suitable aerodynamic designs for micro air vehicles, results from a CFD investigation of low Reynolds number, high angle-of-attack wings are discussed. Results are presented for the effects of planform shape, camber, and angle-of-attack at Reynolds number of 500. A drag polar is presented and shows a lift peak at 20 degrees. A tip vortex moves streamlines away from the tip and toward the root, thus leaving a dead fluid region. A spiral vortex and recirculating flow are also observed at high angles of attack.
Recommended Citation
T. A. Swanson and K. M. Isaac, "Low Re, High Α Wing Aerodynamics for Micro Air Vehicle Applications," Proceedings of the 46th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit (2008, Reno, NV), American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), Jan 2008.
Meeting Name
46th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit (2008: Jan. 7-10, Reno, NV)
Department(s)
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Keywords and Phrases
Aerodynamic Designs; Micro Air Vehicles; Angle-of-attack (Aerodynamics)
Document Type
Article - Conference proceedings
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2008 American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), All rights reserved.
Publication Date
10 Jan 2008
