Aerodynamic Analysis and Drag Reduction of a Fixed-Wing UAV
Aerodynamic Analysis and Drag Reduction of a Fixed-Wing UAV
Aerodynamic Analysis and Drag Reduction of a Fixed-Wing UAV
ANSYS FLUENT
ANSYS FLUENT
SOLIDWORKS
SOLIDWORKS
CFD
CFD
What?
What?
Conducted a computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis of a fixed-wing UAV (Skywalker X8) to investigate aerodynamic performance and reduce drag.
Conducted a computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis of a fixed-wing UAV (Skywalker X8) to investigate aerodynamic performance and reduce drag.
How?
How?
Designed the UAV geometry using SolidWorks;
Created a computational domain using Design Modeler.
Used inflation layers and mesh refinement to ensure accurate results
Simulated airflow with a velocity inlet of 20 m/s
Evaluated performance for angles of attack: 0°, 5°, 10°, 15°, and 20°
Designed the UAV geometry using SolidWorks;
Created a computational domain using Design Modeler.
Used inflation layers and mesh refinement to ensure accurate results
Simulated airflow with a velocity inlet of 20 m/s
Evaluated performance for angles of attack: 0°, 5°, 10°, 15°, and 20°
Results
Results
Generated contours to visualize airflow and drag-inducing regions.
Observed clear trend with increasing angle of attack.
Optimal performance at α = 5−10º
Validated results against trends from published literature.
Generated contours to visualize airflow and drag-inducing regions.
Observed clear trend with increasing angle of attack.
Optimal performance at α = 5−10º
Validated results against trends from published literature.
Contact
Let's Get in Touch
I’m excited to collaborate and grow with new opportunities!
Contact
Let's Get in Touch
I’m excited to collaborate and grow with new opportunities!
Contact
Let's Get in Touch
I’m excited to collaborate and grow with new opportunities!