Aerodynamic design of the Cal Poly Da Vinci Human-Powered HelicopterThis paper will discuss the methodology used in designing the rotor and drive propellers for the third generation Cal Poly Da Vinci Human-Powered Helicopter. The rotor was designed using a lifting surface, uniform inflow hover analysis code and the propeller was designed using a minimum induced-loss method. Construction, geometry, and operating considerations are discussed as they impact the designs. Optimization of the design performance is also explained. The propellers were tested in a wind tunnel and results are compared with theoretical data. Successful flight tests of the Da Vinci III are discussed.
Document ID
19900059895
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Larwood, Scott (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Saiki, Neal (California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo, CA, United States)