{"title":"Airfoil Design Framework for Optimized Boundary-Layer Integral Parameters","authors":"Armando R. Collazo Garcia, Phillip J. Ansell","doi":"10.2514/1.c037713","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2514/1.c037713","url":null,"abstract":"<p>An airfoil design framework is introduced in which boundary-layer integral parameters serve as the driving design mechanism. The method consists of generating a parameterized pressure distribution capable of producing the desired boundary-layer characteristics for inverse design use. Additionally, by deduction from the Squire–Young theory, the method allows for the determination of the pressure distribution that results in the minimum theoretical drag. To assess this design framework, several airfoils were developed based on the mission requirements of the RQ-4B Global Hawk aircraft. Numerical results obtained using a viscous-inviscid solver of the integral boundary layer and Euler equations showed that the optimized airfoils achieved profile drag reductions of 9.06 and 6.00%, respectively, for <span><math altimg=\"eq-00001.gif\" display=\"inline\" overflow=\"scroll\"><mrow><mi>α</mi><mo>=</mo><mn>0</mn><mo>°</mo></mrow></math></span><span></span> and <span><math altimg=\"eq-00002.gif\" display=\"inline\" overflow=\"scroll\"><mrow><mi>L</mi><mo>/</mo><msub><mi>D</mi><mi>max</mi></msub></mrow></math></span><span></span> design points. A validation experimental campaign was also performed using the optimized CA5427-72 airfoil. The acquired data produced the expected pressure distribution characteristics and aerodynamic performance improvements, typifying the efficacy of the design framework.</p>","PeriodicalId":14927,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Aircraft","volume":"166 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-04-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140612520","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Christian Breitenstein, Jens Müller, Marco Hillebrand, Malte Woidt, Matthias Haupt, Rolf Radespiel
{"title":"Fluid–Structure Coupled Analysis of Maneuver Load Alleviation on a Large Transport Aircraft","authors":"Christian Breitenstein, Jens Müller, Marco Hillebrand, Malte Woidt, Matthias Haupt, Rolf Radespiel","doi":"10.2514/1.c037648","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2514/1.c037648","url":null,"abstract":"Journal of Aircraft, Ahead of Print. <br/>","PeriodicalId":14927,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Aircraft","volume":"16 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-04-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140590090","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Correlation of High-Speed Tiltrotor Stability Predictions with Test Data and Parametric Study","authors":"Seyhan Gul, Hyeonsoo Yeo","doi":"10.2514/1.c037807","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2514/1.c037807","url":null,"abstract":"<p>High-speed stability of tiltrotor was studied. The University of Maryland’s Maryland Tiltrotor Rig (MTR) was chosen for the analysis due to availability of properties and test data, and its interesting high-stability behavior observed in the Glenn L. Martin wind tunnel in August 2022. A Rotorcraft Comprehensive Analysis System (RCAS) model of the MTR gimbaled hub was built in addition to the University of Maryland Advanced Rotorcraft Code-II (UMARC-II) model from previous work. The objective is threefold: i) validate RCAS tiltrotor stability predictions, ii) shed light on the high-stability behavior of the MTR, and iii) find ways to lower the instability speed of the MTR for future wind tunnel tests. Trim collective for freewheeling and stability predictions were compared with wind tunnel test data up to 200 knots. RCAS and UMARC-II predictions showed good agreement with each other and the test data. Predictions show that MTR is stable up to 215 knots (490-knots full-scale flight) although the wing is only 18% thick (current technology is 23%). A parametric study was carried out. The impact of wing stiffness, pitch-flap coupling (<span><math altimg=\"eq-00001.gif\" display=\"inline\" overflow=\"scroll\"><mrow><msub><mi>δ</mi><mn>3</mn></msub></mrow></math></span><span></span> angle), lag stiffness, blade chord, number of blades, pylon mass, pylon center of gravity (c.g.), pylon location, and rotor speed was studied. MTR’s pylon c.g. is unconventionally behind the wing elastic axis. It was found that this significantly improved stability. This behavior is not specific to MTR; full-scale aircraft stability can also be improved by moving the pylon c.g. backward if wing beam is the least stable mode. A combination of forward pylon c.g., reduced rotor speed, and increased blade chord reduced the instability speed by more than 55 knots to near 160 knots, helping researchers obtain high-quality test data in the upcoming Glenn L. Martin wind tunnel tests.</p>","PeriodicalId":14927,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Aircraft","volume":"55 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-04-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140602888","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Three-Dimensional Spatial Atmospheric Turbulence Generation Method for Aerial Refueling Flight Simulation","authors":"Xiangrui Meng, Zhibin Li, He Wang, Deping He","doi":"10.2514/1.c037792","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2514/1.c037792","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Traditional flight simulation models often operate on the premise of a steady atmosphere, overlooking the complexities of actual atmospheric dynamics and the flight safety risks posed by wind disturbances, such as turbulence. To Address this oversight, the present study introduces a method for generating three-dimensional atmospheric turbulence based on spatial correlation functions. This method, rigorously validated against correlation and spectral benchmarks, guarantees isotropic properties in the synthesized turbulence fields. Through interpolation techniques, the model integrates the spatial atmospheric turbulence into the flight simulation framework effectively. The paper highlights the application of this model by examining the impact of atmospheric turbulence on the precise flight dynamics of quadcopter UAVs during aerial refueling operations. The findings demonstrate the model’s pertinence not only to UAVs but also to the broader spectrum of aircraft and their operational procedures.</p>","PeriodicalId":14927,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Aircraft","volume":"36 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-04-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140590421","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Individual Blade Control Approach for Active Vibration Suppression of a Lift-Offset Coaxial Rotorcraft","authors":"Hyun Seong Hong, Kyun Dong Kim, Nam Sung Jung","doi":"10.2514/1.c037715","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2514/1.c037715","url":null,"abstract":"Journal of Aircraft, Ahead of Print. <br/>","PeriodicalId":14927,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Aircraft","volume":"37 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-04-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140590524","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Laurens J. A. Voet, Prakash Prashanth, Raymond L. Speth, Jayant S. Sabnis, Choon S. Tan, Steven R. H. Barrett
{"title":"Reduced-Order Model for Supersonic Transport Takeoff Noise Scaling with Cruise Mach Number","authors":"Laurens J. A. Voet, Prakash Prashanth, Raymond L. Speth, Jayant S. Sabnis, Choon S. Tan, Steven R. H. Barrett","doi":"10.2514/1.c037633","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2514/1.c037633","url":null,"abstract":"Journal of Aircraft, Ahead of Print. <br/>","PeriodicalId":14927,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Aircraft","volume":"33 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-04-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140590088","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Chloe Johnson, Jayant Sirohi, George Jacobellis, Rajneesh Singh
{"title":"Experimental and Computational Investigation of Rotor Noise in Hover","authors":"Chloe Johnson, Jayant Sirohi, George Jacobellis, Rajneesh Singh","doi":"10.2514/1.c037039","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2514/1.c037039","url":null,"abstract":"Journal of Aircraft, Ahead of Print. <br/>","PeriodicalId":14927,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Aircraft","volume":"40 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140590185","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Brake-Induced Landing Gear Walk Vibration Analysis and Suppression Method Research","authors":"Zhuangzhuang Wang, Xiaochao Liu, Pengyuan Qi","doi":"10.2514/1.c037783","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2514/1.c037783","url":null,"abstract":"Journal of Aircraft, Ahead of Print. <br/>","PeriodicalId":14927,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Aircraft","volume":"5 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-03-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140300670","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Numerical Investigation by Applying Microballoon Actuators on High-Altitude Propeller","authors":"Zhengyu Qu, Ying Nie, Yanchu Yang","doi":"10.2514/1.c037492","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2514/1.c037492","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Microballoon actuators as a potential active flow control device have been studied for years. However, most studies have relied on experimental methods to investigate its effects. In this paper, we utilized the numerical method of steady-state RANS to explore the feasibility of applying microballoon actuators to suppress flow separation on a wing section and a high-altitude propeller. The geometric design, including shapes and positions for microballoons, is introduced, and these microballoons are fully resolved for the numerical models to better assess the influence of sensitive parameters. The turbulent model used in simulations is well validated in comparison with experimental data. In the wing section model, computational results show that at <span><math altimg=\"eq-00001.gif\" display=\"inline\" overflow=\"scroll\"><mrow><mi>R</mi><mi>e</mi><mo>=</mo><mn>2</mn><mo>×</mo><msup><mn>10</mn><mn>5</mn></msup></mrow></math></span><span></span>, placing nonrotation microballoons close to the separation point can suppress separation bubbles and decrease drag by 12% before the stall angle of attack. In the propeller model, computational results show that placing a microballoon actuator array with a proper dimension and position on the blade can also effectively suppress the crossflow separation appearing at the trailing edge. At a rotational speed of 450 rpm, the efficiency enhancement can reach a maximum of 1.6%.</p>","PeriodicalId":14927,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Aircraft","volume":"17 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-03-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140300557","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ralph Stephan, Nicolas Schneiders, Gerrit Weber, Florian Schueltke, Eike Stumpf, Fabian Peter
{"title":"Methodology for Evaluating a Distributed Variable-Camber Trailing-Edge System in Preliminary Aircraft Design","authors":"Ralph Stephan, Nicolas Schneiders, Gerrit Weber, Florian Schueltke, Eike Stumpf, Fabian Peter","doi":"10.2514/1.c037145","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2514/1.c037145","url":null,"abstract":"Journal of Aircraft, Ahead of Print. <br/>","PeriodicalId":14927,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Aircraft","volume":"7 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-03-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140166789","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}