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A Experimental Study of Aerodynamic Interference on Quad-Tilt Propeller UAV Wings in Forward Flight Condition (전진 비행하는 Quad-Tilt Propeller 형상 무인기 날개에서 나타나는 공력간섭 현상에 대한 실험적 연구)

  • Kim, Taewoo;Chung, Jindeog;Kim, Yangwon;Park, Cheolwan;Cho, Taehwan
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Aeronautical & Space Sciences
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    • v.47 no.2
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    • pp.81-89
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    • 2019
  • In this study, wind tunnel test on Quad-Tilt Propeller which has tandem wings is carried out to analyze the aerodynamic interference effect of front wing and propeller on rear wing during forward flight. Using 6-axis balance system, forces and moments of whole aircraft were measured and using strain gauge at wing root, bending moments were measured to observe change of aerodynamic force of each wings. A 12-hole probe was used to measure the flow field in the wing and propeller wake. Flow characteristics were observed qualitatively through flow visualization experiment using tuft and smoke. To measure the aerodynamic interference by elements, the influence of front wing and propeller on rear wing was analyzed by changing the wings and propellers mount combination.