DURIP A Model Positioning System for 3ft x 5ft Battelle Low Speed Wind Tunnel
Abstract
Office of Naval Research, Dr. David Gonzalez, Code 35, Division 351, AerodynamicsOSU has developed a unique multi-disciplinary teamfocused on the design, development, and flight testing of unique aerial vehicles which brings together multiple faculty members in the Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering department. While many unique vehicles have emerged from this group, a key lacking capabilityis in performing rapid, detailed wind tunnel measurements necessary for aerodynamic parameter estimation and control design. This has led to substantially longer project timelines and increased costs for existing DoD contracts. To address this shortcoming, DURIP funds are requested for acquisition of a Calspan Model Positioning System (MPS) for integration into OSU#s 3#x5# Batelle subsonic wind tunnel. The MPS will integrate with existing measurement systems such as a 6 degree of freedom balance and PIV/PSP systems to enable full exploration of the vehicle flight envelope. The proposal outlines the numerous existing and planned DoD programs that woulddirectly benefit from this acquisition, and the impact to student learning through increased opportunities to support wind tunnel testing as part of undergraduate and graduate courses offered at OSU.Publicly Releasable
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Dec 14, 2024
- Source ID
- N000142512056
Entities
People
- Matthew Mccrink
Organizations
- Office of Naval Research
- Ohio State University
- United States Navy