Influence of Airfoil Layouts on UAV Aerodynamic Characteristics at High Angles of Attack
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https://doi.org/10.18372/1990-5548.86.20565Keywords:
motion control system, aerodynamic coefficients, experimental test, wind tunnel, airfoil layout, angle of attackAbstract
This article represents the study of the influence of airfoil layouts on aerodynamic coefficients at high angles of attack. The review of the previous research on the studied topic is given. The features of experimental equipment are described, including the set of sensors for the aerodynamic balance and the information and measurement system. The features of the described experimental equipment allow to realize the automation of the experimental test. The main features of the experiment technique are given. The main functions of the information and measurement system are listed. The results of the experimental test are represented as graphical dependencies of aerodynamic coefficients on angles of attack. The detailed analysis of the obtained results has been done. The results of the study can be useful for designing unmanned aerial vehicle motion control systems and simulating unmanned aerial vehicle motion, taking into consideration aerodynamic disturbances.
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