AbstractThe aerodynamic performance of a wing deteriorates considerably as the Reynolds number decreases from 106 to 104. In particular, flow separation can result in substantial change in effective airfoil shape and cause reduced aerodynamic performance. Lately, there has been growing interest in developing suitable techniques for sustained and robust flight of micro air vehicles (MAVs) with a wingspan of or smaller, flight speed around , and a corresponding Reynolds number of 104–105. This paper reviews the aerodynamics of membrane and corresponding rigid wings under the MAV flight conditions. The membrane wing is observed to yield desirable characteristics in delaying stall as well as adapting to the unsteady flight environment, which is intrinsic to the designated flight speed. Flow structures associated with the low Reynolds number and low aspect ratio wing, such as pressure distribution, separation bubble and tip vortex are reviewed. Structural dynamics in response to the surrounding flow field is presented to highlight the multiple time-scale phenomena. Based on the computational capabilities for treating moving boundary problems, wing shape optimization can be conducted in automated manners. To enhance the lift, the effect of endplates is evaluated. The proper orthogonal decomposition method is also discussed as an economic tool to describe the flow structure around a wing and to facilitate flow and vehicle control.
Membrane wing aerodynamics for micro air vehicles
Progress in Aerospace Sciences ; 39 , 6-7 ; 425-465
2003-01-01
41 pages
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
Membrane wing aerodynamics for micro air vehicles
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