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Trailing edge geometry effect on the aerodynamics of low-speed BWB aerial vehicles

  • Ba Zuhair, Mohammed A. (Department of Aerohydrodynamics, Kazan National Research Technical University - KAI)
  • Received : 2018.12.06
  • Accepted : 2019.01.29
  • Published : 2019.07.25
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Abstract

The influence of different planform parameters on the aerodynamic performance of large-scale subsonic and transonic Blended Wing Body (BWB) aircraft have gained comprehensive research in the recent years, however, it is not the case for small-size low subsonic speed Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). The present work numerically investigates aerodynamics governing four different trailing edge geometries characterizing BWB configurations in standard flight conditions at angles of attack from $-4^{\circ}$ to $22^{\circ}$ to provide generic information that can be essential for making well-informed decisions during BWB UAV conceptual design phase. Simulation results are discussed and comparatively analyzed with useful implications for formulation of proper mission profile specific to every BWB configuration.

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