Reactive Flow Control of Delta Wing Vortex (Postprint)

Abstract

In this paper, the reactive flow control of delta wing leading edge vortices using along-core pulse width modulation (PWM) flow injection is presented. Leading edge vortices on the upper surface of a delta wing can augment lift. Manipulating breakdown points of leading edge vortices can effectively change the delta wing's lift and drag and generate attitude control torque. In this paper, a dynamic model of active flow control of vortex break down points is identified from wind tunnel data using a model scheduling method. Based on the identified model, a closed-loop active flow controller is developed. Simulation and real-time wind tunnel test show that the closed-loop controller can effectively manipulate the upper surface pressure of the delta wing, which indicates the closed-loop controller can effectively control vortex breakdown points.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 2006
Accession Number
ADA464389

Entities

People

  • Cameron A. May
  • Douglas A. Lawrence
  • Ephraim J. Gutmark
  • James H. Myatt
  • Jim Zhu
  • Ming Mu
  • Yong Liu

Organizations

  • Ohio University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Sensors
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerodynamic Characteristics
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Aircrafts
  • Control Systems
  • Data Acquisition
  • Dynamic Pressure
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Engineering
  • Flow
  • Hypervelocity Flow
  • Leading Edges
  • Linear Systems
  • Mechanics
  • Military Aircraft
  • Simulations
  • Wind Tunnel Tests
  • Wind Tunnels

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerodynamics/Aeronautics.
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Control Systems Engineering.