Geometric and/or aerodynamic wing twist can be used to produce a lift distribution that results in a rolling moment. A decomposed Fourier-series solution to Prandtl’s lifting-line theory is used to develop analytic spanwise antisymmetric twist distributions for roll control that minimize induced drag on wings of arbitrary planform in pure rolling motion. Roll initiation, steady rolling rate, and the transition between the two are each considered. It is shown that if these antisymmetric twist distributions are used, the induced drag is proportional to the square of the rolling moment, and the induced drag during a steady rolling rate is equal to that on the wing at the same lift coefficient with no rolling rate or antisymmetric twist distribution. Results also show that if these antisymmetric twist distributions are used on straight, tapered wings without symmetric twist, any rolling maneuver for which the rolling rate and rolling moment have the same sign will always produce a yawing moment in the opposite direction. Computational results are also included, which were obtained using a gradient-based optimization algorithm in combination with a modern numerical lifting-line algorithm to find the optimum twist solutions. The resulting twist, induced drag, and yawing moment solutions compare favorably with the analytic solutions developed in the text. The solutions presented here can be used to inform the design of morphing aircraft.


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    Titel :

    Analytic and computational analysis of wing twist to minimize induced drag during roll


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    Erscheinungsdatum :

    2020-03-01


    Format / Umfang :

    16 pages




    Medientyp :

    Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)


    Format :

    Elektronische Ressource


    Sprache :

    Englisch




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