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http://dx.doi.org/10.12673/jant.2018.22.6.551

Flow Analysis and Flight Experiment for Optimum Height of Weather Data Sensor  

Kim, Young-in (Department of Aviation Maintenance, Hanseo University)
Ku, SungKwan (Department of Aviation Industrial & System Engineering, Hanseo University)
Park, ChangHwan (Department of Aero Mechanical Engineering, Hanseo University)
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Journal of Advanced Navigation Technology / v.22, no.6, 2018 , pp. 551-556 More about this Journal
Abstract
In recent years, drones have been used to measure aircraft flights data and weather information. Related applications include the measure for low-altitude atmospheric data, the measure for atmospheric fine dust, and the measure for air pollution. However, the mounting position of the atmospheric measurement sensor should be mounted by considering the effects of propeller flow, the EMI effects, and the changes in the weight of the drone. Among these, the upper flow of the propeller affects the wind speed and direction, so the optimal position should be selected. This study deals with the proper height of the atmospheric data measurement sensor. Through the flow analysis, we study the flow characteristics of around a drone and suggest the proper sensor mounting height.
Keywords
Flow analysis; Optimum height; Weather data sensor; Wind velocity; Drone;
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