UAV Aerial Refueling - Wind Tunnel Results and Comparison with Analytical Predictions

Abstract

Results from a wind tunnel. test of a delta wing UAV behind a KC-135R are presented and compared with predictions from a planar vortex lattice code. Both the predictions and data show wake interference effects on the UAV that vary significantly with relative lateral and vertical position, and weakly with relative longitudinal position. Predicted trends are excellent for all force and moments except for drag, and magnitudes are reasonably well predicted. The distribution of lift between the tanker wing and tail is shown to have a strong effect on the receiver aerodynamics.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2004
Accession Number
ADA419949

Entities

People

  • Edward G. Dickes
  • William B. Blake

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Autonomy

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerodynamic Configurations
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Computational Science
  • Horizontal Stabilizers
  • Mechanics
  • Military Research
  • Refueling
  • Refueling In Flight
  • Tanker Aircraft
  • Test Facilities
  • Vehicles
  • Wind Tunnel Tests
  • Wind Tunnels
  • Wing Tips

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

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