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Aerodynamic shape optimization of a high-rise rectangular building with wings

  • Paul, Rajdip;Dalui, Sujit Kumar
    • Wind and Structures
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    • v.34 no.3
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    • pp.259-274
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    • 2022
  • The present paper is focused on analyzing a set of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulation data on reducing orthogonal peak base moment coefficients on a high-rise rectangular building with wings. The study adopts an aerodynamic optimization procedure (AOP) composed of CFD, artificial neural network (ANN), and genetic algorithm (G.A.). A parametric study is primarily accomplished by altering the wing positions with 3D transient CFD analysis using k - ε turbulence models. The CFD technique is validated by taking up a wind tunnel test. The required design parameters are obtained at each design point and used for training ANN. The trained ANN models are used as surrogates to conduct optimization studies using G.A. Two single-objective optimizations are performed to minimize the peak base moment coefficients in the individual directions. An additional multiobjective optimization is implemented with the motivation of diminishing the two orthogonal peak base moments concurrently. Pareto-optimal solutions specifying the preferred building shapes are offered.

New Parametric Affine Modeling and Control for Skid-to-Turn Missiles (STT(Skid-to-Turn)미사일의 매개변수화 어파인 모델링 및 제어)

  • Chwa, Dong-Kyoung;Park, Jin-Young;Kim, Jinho;Song, Chan-Ho
    • Journal of Institute of Control, Robotics and Systems
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    • v.6 no.8
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    • pp.727-731
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    • 2000
  • This paper presents a new practical autopilot design approach to acceleration control for tail-controlled STT(Skid-to-Turn) missiles. The approach is novel in that the proposed parametric affine missile model adopts acceleration as th controlled output and considers the couplings between the forces as well as the moments and control fin deflections. The aerodynamic coefficients in the proposed model are expressed in a closed form with fittable parameters over the whole operating range. The parameters are fitted from aerodynamic coefficient look-up tables by the function approximation technique which is based on the combination of local parametric models through curve fitting using the corresponding influence functions. In this paper in order to employ the results of parametric affine modeling in the autopilot controller design we derived a parametric affine missile model and designed a feedback linearizing controller for the obtained model. Stability analysis for the overall closed loop sys-tem is provided considering the uncertainties arising from approximation errors. the validity of the proposed modeling and control approach is demonstrated through simulations for an STT missile.

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A Study on Determination for Location of Localizer Antenna under Area Restrictive Conditions at Domestic P-Airport (국내 P공항의 부지 제한조건을 고려한 로컬라이저의 최적위치 선정에 관한 연구)

  • Cho, Hwan-Kee;Kim, Jong-Bum;Song, Byung-Heum
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Aviation and Aeronautics
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    • v.23 no.2
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    • pp.7-14
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    • 2015
  • This paper deals with an optimal determination process for the built-in location of localizer under restrictive siting area conditions of a domestic P-airport. Aerodynamic forces and moments acting on the localizer structure can be used a reference to find the safe distance from jet blast and the position at which the reasonable structural loading is applied. Wind tunnel experiment is conducted to measure aerodynamic loadings. The finite element analysis for structural deformation is employed to get the information of structural failure. A new localizer's position is determined by considering aerodynamic loading, structural strength and thermal loading due to jet blast. Deflector effect was also investigated in this study. In conclusion, the location of localizer can be placed at shorter than the current position and greatly decreased if the deflector is applied at the front of localizer.

Aerodynamic forces on fixed and rotating plates

  • Martinez-Vazquez, P.;Baker, C.J.;Sterling, M.;Quinn, A.;Richards, P.J.
    • Wind and Structures
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    • v.13 no.2
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    • pp.127-144
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    • 2010
  • Pressure measurements on static and autorotating flat plates have been recently reported by Lin et al. (2006), Holmes, et al. (2006), and Richards, et al. (2008), amongst others. In general, the variation of the normal force with respect to the angle of attack appears to stall in the mid attack angle range with a large scale separation in the wake. To date however, no surface pressures have been measured on auto-rotating plates that are typical of a certain class of debris. This paper presents the results of an experiment to measure the aerodynamic forces on a flat plate held stationary at different angles to the flow and allowing the plate to auto-rotate. The forces were determined through the measurement of differential pressures on either side of the plate with internally mounted pressure transducers and data logging systems. Results are presented for surface pressure distributions and overall integrated forces and moments on the plates in coefficient form. Computed static force coefficients show the stall effect at the mid range angle of attack and some variation for different Reynolds numbers. Normal forces determined from autorotational experiments are higher than the static values at most pitch angles over a cycle. The resulting moment coefficient does not compare well with current analytical formulations which suggest the existence of a flow mechanism that cannot be completely described through static tests.

Analysis of the Aerodynamic Characteristics of 'Buhwal' Airplane (부활호의 공력 특성 해석)

  • Noh, Kuk-Hyeon;Cho, Hwan-Kee;Cheong, Seong-Gee;Cho, Tae-Hwan;Kim, Byung-Soo;Park, Chan-Woo
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Aeronautical & Space Sciences
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    • v.40 no.10
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    • pp.882-887
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    • 2012
  • This paper describes on the aerodynamic characteristics of the first domestically manufactured aircraft, Buhwalho, in Korea. The computational fluid dynamics(CFD) calculations and wind tunnel test were utilized to investigate the basic aerodynamic characteristics of aircraft with control surface deflections and attitude changes. Variations of lift, drag and pitching moment due to angles of attack and control surface deflections were analyzed and also flight stability due to side force, yawing and rolling moments caused by the change of sideslip angles, rudder and aileron deflections were discussed. Through this study, the meaningful aerodynamic data by CFD calculations and wind tunnel tests were obtained and the flight characteristics based on these data were confirmed accordingly by the flight tests.

Aerodynamic Interference Effect of Aircraft Wing Tip Vortex in Formation Flight (편대비행상태에서 날개 끝 와류의 공력 간섭 효과)

  • Cho, Hwan-Kee;Lee, Sang-Hyun;Lee, Soontae
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Aeronautical & Space Sciences
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    • v.41 no.11
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    • pp.849-854
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    • 2013
  • Experimental study was conducted to investigate aerodynamic interference effect of wing tip vortex in formation flight of high speed aircraft. In formation flight, wing tip vortex produced by leading aircraft can affect on the aerodynamic characteristics of trailing aircraft. The interference effect of flow is varied with distances between wing tips of leading and trailing aircraft. It is confirmed, in this study, that the interference of wing tip vortex generated from the leading aircraft makes the aerodynamic forces and moments of the trailing aircraft with the vertical or horizontal positions of the trailing aircraft. Especially, the lift coefficients of trailing aircraft were highly increased at y/b=-0.125, z/b=0.0 or deeply decreased at y/b=-0.5, z/b=0.38. The interfering pattern of wing tip vortices from two aircraft is precisely observed.

Aerodynamic Problems of Launch Vehicles

  • Chou, Kyong-Chol
    • Journal of Astronomy and Space Sciences
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    • v.1 no.1
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    • pp.5-21
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    • 1984
  • The airflow along the surface of a launch vehicle together with base flow of clustered nozzles cause problems which may affect the stability or efficiency of the entire vehicle. The problem may occur when the vehicle is on the launching pad or even during flight. As for such problems, local steady-state loads, overall steady-state loads, buffet, ground wind loads, base heating and rocket-nozzle hinge moments are examined here specifically.

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Flow Characteristics of WIG-Effect Vehicle with Direct-Underside-Pressurization System and Propeller (DUP와 프로펠러가 있는 위그선 주위의 유동특성)

  • Lee, Ju-Hee;Kim, Byeong-Sam;Park, Kyoung-Woo
    • Transactions of the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers B
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    • v.34 no.6
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    • pp.649-654
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    • 2010
  • A three-dimensional numerical study of the WIG-effect vehicle with a direct-underside-pressurization (DUP) system and a propeller is performed to analyze the aerodynamic forces and moments acting on the vehicle. The computational model includes all the compartments of a WIG-effect vehicle, including a propeller in the middle of the fuselage and an air chamber under the fuselage. The DUP system and propeller help considerably reduce the take-off speed and minimize the effect of the hump drag when the vehicle accelerates to take off on water. The airflow is accelerated by a propeller, and the air then enters the air chamber through a channel in the middle of the fuselage, this air helps increase the lift since the dynamic pressure of air is converted to static pressure. However, the air accelerated by the propeller produces excessive drag and creates yawing moment. It is found that the effect of yawing and rolling moments on static stability is negligible.

Experimental Study on the Static Stability of a Sounding Rocket Model in the Supersonic Wind Tunnel (과학로켓 모델의 정적 안정성에 대한 초음속풍동 실험연구)

  • Lee, Sang-Hyun;Cho, Hwan-Kee;Sung, Hong-Gye;Kim, Jin-Kon
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Aeronautical & Space Sciences
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    • v.38 no.9
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    • pp.856-861
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    • 2010
  • In this work, experiments on hybrid sounding rocket were conducted to investigate the aerodynamic characteristics and analyze longitudinal static stability. Tests were performed on 1/10 scale models of sounding rocket through Mach number ranging from 1.75 to 2.5 and for angle of attack from $0^{\circ}$ to $6^{\circ}$. Aerodynamic forces and moments were measured by means of a 4 component internal balance. With measured forces and moments, static stability characteristics of rocket were calculated. Tests were made for three models with different length to determine the effect of body length. The visualization of shock waves was carried out by Schlieren optical system to observe variations of shock waves with Mach number and angle of attack.

An study on the ramp tabs for thurst vector control symmetrically installed at the supersonic nozzle exit (초음속 노즐 출구에 대칭적으로 설치한 추력방향제어장치인 램프 탭의 연구)

  • Kim, Kyoung-Rean;Ko, Jae-Myoung;Park, Jong-Ho
    • The KSFM Journal of Fluid Machinery
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    • v.10 no.6
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    • pp.32-37
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    • 2007
  • Aerodynamic forces and moments have been used to control rocket propelled vehicles. If control is required at very low speed, Those systems only provide a limited capability because aerodynamic control force is proportional to the air density and low dynamic pressure. But thrust vector control(TVC) can overcome the disadvantages. TVC is the method which generates the side force and roll moment by controlling exhausted gas directly in a rocket nozzle. TVC is classified by mechanical and fluid dynamic methods. Mechanical methods can change the flow direction by several objects installed in a rocket nozzle exhaust such as tapered ramp tabs and jet vane. Fluid dynamic methods control the flight direction with the injection of secondary gaseous flows into the rocket nozzle. The tapered ramp tabs of mechanical methods are used in this paper. They installed at the rear in the rocket nozzle could be freely moved along axial and radial direction on the mounting ring to provide the mass flow rate which is injected from the rocket nozzle. In this paper, the conceptual design and the study on the tapered ramp tabs of the thurst vector control has been carried out using the supersonic cold flow system and schlieren system. This paper provides the thrust spoilage, three directional forces and moments and distribution of surface pressure on the region enclosed by the tapered ramp tabs.