Aerodynamics and Aeroelasticity Calculations of Flapping Motion for Micro Air Vehicle
Abstract
This report results from a contract tasking Middle East Technical University as follows: The aim of this work is to gain an understanding of the unsteady aerodynamics of flapping motion in order to implement the data obtained to the design of a Micro Air Vehicle. The second task is increase the experimental capability of the existing 2D flapping motion experimental setup to 3D. The main objective of the previous works was to understand the physics and the aerodynamics of lift generation by flapping motion during hover. The initial phase of the study was limited to 2D analysis where a symmetrical NACA 0012 airfoil is moved upstroke and downstroke with variable speeds. This research will be a continuation of the research work undertaken by D. Funda Kurtulu, during her Ph.D studies in ENSMA Poitiers France since 2002. With this project it is intended to improve and enhance the experimental studies in 3D. Two different methods of analysis are used during this study. 1. Numerical methods (DNS and aeroelastic simulations) 2. Experimental techniques Expected results: The results of the project will be a part of the NATO AVT-149 Technical Team group and will be published in the final report.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 24, 2009
- Accession Number
- ADA521676
Entities
People
- Dilek F. Kurtulus
Organizations
- Middle East Technical University