Analysis of Hybrid Air Vehicles using Computational Fluid Dynamics

Carrion, M., Biava, M., Steijl, R. , Barakos, G. and Stewart, D. (2015) Analysis of Hybrid Air Vehicles using Computational Fluid Dynamics. In: 6th European Conference for Aeronautics and Space Sciences (EUCASS 2015), Krakow, Poland, 29 June - 3 July 2015,

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Abstract

This paper presents an aerodynamic study of bodies related to lighter than air vehicles, using Computational Fluid Dynamics. The work begins with the validation of the CFD method using a 6:1 prolate spheroid. The validated method is then employed for the study of the flow around a shape similar to the Airlander aircraft of Hybrid Air Vehicles Ltd. An overview of the flow around is presented, supported by pressure survey, flow visualisation and transitional flow effects. The sensitivity of the transition location to the Reynolds number is also demonstrated, and the role of each component of the vehicle is analysed in terms of its effect on the flow-field, the lift and drag, and stability in pitch. It was found that the fins contributed the most to increase the lift and drag coefficients.

Item Type:Conference Proceedings
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Barakos, Professor George and Biava, Dr Massimo and Steijl, Dr Rene and Carrion, Ms Marina
Authors: Carrion, M., Biava, M., Steijl, R., Barakos, G., and Stewart, D.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Autonomous Systems and Connectivity
Copyright Holders:Copyright © 2015 The Authors
First Published:First published in 6th European Conference for Aeronautics and Space Sciences (EUCASS 2015)
Publisher Policy:Reproduced with the permission of the authors

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