The hovering in ground effect (IGE) of a quadcopter is investigated numerically in terms of flow patterns and aerodynamic characteristics with two different rotor configurations with two different rotor-to-rotor distances. A model of variable-pitch-controlled rotors revealed complicated outwash flow patterns around the quadcopter, showing a pronounced directivity, particularly when the rotor-to-rotor distance was shortened. A narrow and intense outwash (jet) region formed between the rotors. A similar outwash pattern was also found in the diagonal plane. Our results further show that the rotor configuration effect on the aerodynamic performance of the quadcopter can vary significantly with changes in altitude from the ground. Moreover, the rotor configuration with a short rotor-to-rotor distance displayed a relationship between aerodynamic characteristics and altitude that was similar to that of a single rotor.


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    Title :

    Numerical Investigations of Ground Effect of a Quadcopter


    Additional title:

    Lect. Notes Electrical Eng.


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    Asia-Pacific International Symposium on Aerospace Technology ; 2021 ; Korea (Republic of) November 15, 2021 - November 17, 2021



    Publication date :

    2022-08-31


    Size :

    12 pages





    Type of media :

    Article/Chapter (Book)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English




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