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Wind Tunnel Testing of a VTOL MAV Propeller in Tilted Operating Mode
Theys, Bart; Dimitriadis, Grigorios; Andrianne, Thomas et al.
2014In Proceedings of the 2014 International Conference on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (ICUAS 2014)
 

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Keywords :
VTOL; MAV; Propeller
Abstract :
[en] This paper presents experimental results of the full 3-axis force vector and 3-axis moment vector acting on a propeller, commonly used for a Vertical Take Off and Landing Micro Aerial Vehicle (VTOL MAV). Measurements were carried out in a wind tunnel using a high resolution 6-axis force/moment sensor embedded in a customized test rig at several wind speeds, propeller rotational speeds and angles of the propeller shaft with respect to the air stream. Results show strong moments acting on the propeller in forward flight and unstable conditions in descending flight. Power calculations reveal a decrease in power consumption during slow forward flight and how motor efficiency can be maximized.
Disciplines :
Aerospace & aeronautics engineering
Author, co-author :
Theys, Bart;  Katholieke Universiteit Leuven - KUL
Dimitriadis, Grigorios ;  Université de Liège - ULiège > Département d'aérospatiale et mécanique > Interactions Fluide-Structure - Aérodynamique expérimentale
Andrianne, Thomas  ;  Université de Liège - ULiège > Département d'aérospatiale et mécanique > Département d'aérospatiale et mécanique
Hendrick, Patrick;  Université Libre de Bruxelles - ULB
De Schutter, Joris;  Katholieke Universiteit Leuven - KUL
Language :
English
Title :
Wind Tunnel Testing of a VTOL MAV Propeller in Tilted Operating Mode
Publication date :
30 May 2014
Event name :
2014 International Conference on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (ICUAS 2014)
Event organizer :
ICUAS Association, University of Denver, IEEE Control Systems Society, IEEE Robotics and Automation Society
Event place :
Orlando, Florida, United States
Event date :
from 27-05-2014 to 30-05-2014
Audience :
International
Main work title :
Proceedings of the 2014 International Conference on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (ICUAS 2014)
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