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http://dx.doi.org/10.5139/JKSAS.2004.32.10.020

CFD Analysis of CRW Unmanned Aerial Vehicle and Drag Reduction Strategy  

Kim, Cheol-Wan (한국항공우주연구원 공력성능그룹)
Chung, Jin-Deog (한국항공우주연구원 공력성능그룹)
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Journal of the Korean Society for Aeronautical & Space Sciences / v.32, no.10, 2004 , pp. 20-27 More about this Journal
Abstract
In this study, CFD analysis for 2D ellipse and 3D CRW UAV are performed. Furthermore, flow analysis around a hub connecting body and rotor is analyzed and a strategy to reduce the drag caused by the hub is sought. Also, the idea of fairing installation is confirmed by a wind tunnel test.
Keywords
Canard/Rotor/Wing; Unmanned Aerial Vehicle; Hub; Elliptic Airfoil;
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