Design of the Air Force Research Laboratory Micro Aerial Vehicle Research Configuration

Abstract

The Air Force Research Laboratory Munitions Directorate (AFRL/MN) is presently involved in many aspects of micro aerial vehicle (MAV) research. Among these are: advanced modeling and simulation models for MAVs, aero-structural interaction, advanced guidance techniques, hardware-in-the-loop simulations, and vehicle integration. In order to optimize collaboration within AFRL and also with outside research organizations, it was decided that a common MAV configuration be designed that would serve as a reference for current and future research. This paper describes a generic micro air vehicle that will serve as a "baseline" configuration. The MAV design incorporates a circular fuselage, a thin cambered wing, and a conventional tail. The MAV has a wingspan of 24 inches and a fuselage length of 17 inches. This paper will also detail the rational behind the design as well as provide initial aerodynamic properties and flight performance characteristics of the AFRL Generic MAV, herein called "GENMAV."

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 2007
Accession Number
ADA471575

Entities

People

  • Gregg Abate
  • Jeffrey Wagener
  • Kelly Stewart
  • Max Salichon

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Autonomy

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Additive Manufacturing
  • Aerodynamic Characteristics
  • Aeronautics
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Aircrafts
  • Airfoils
  • Airframes
  • Fixed Wing Aircraft
  • Geometry
  • Micro Air Vehicles
  • Military Research
  • Reynolds Number
  • Simulations
  • Three Dimensional
  • Vehicles
  • Wind Tunnels

Fields of Study

  • Physics

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