Effect of wing planform on aerodynamic characteristics at low Reynolds numbers using a low density wind tunnel

Masayuki Anyoji, Tianshu Liu, Taku Nonomura, Akira Oyama, Kozo Fujii

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Abstract

The aerodynamic characteristics of rectangular, elliptical and triangular planforms with an aspect ratio of 4 are investigated at low Reynolds number regime (Re = 60,000 - 5,000) in a low density wind tunnel. This paper describes the effects of Reynolds number and the planeforms on the aerodynamic performance for each wing. The aerodynamic performance is little affected by Reynolds number effects, however a change of the stall characteristics and an increase of the drag coefficient are observed at Re = 5,000. Compared with the aerodynamic characteristics for each planform at the same Reynolds number, there is a remarkable difference in the stall characteristics.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication43rd Fluid Dynamics Conference
Publication statusPublished - 2013
Event43rd AIAA Fluid Dynamics Conference - San Diego, CA, United States
Duration: 2013 Jun 242013 Jun 27

Publication series

Name43rd Fluid Dynamics Conference

Conference

Conference43rd AIAA Fluid Dynamics Conference
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego, CA
Period13/6/2413/6/27

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