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Computational Analysis of Multi-Rotor FlowsInteractional aerodynamics of multi-rotor flows has been studied for a quadcopter representing a generic quad tilt-rotor aircraft in hover. The objective of the present study is to investigate the effects of the separation distances between rotors, and also fuselage and wings on the performance and efficiency of multirotor systems. Three-dimensional unsteady Navier-Stokes equations are solved using a spatially 5th order accurate scheme, dual-time stepping, and the Detached Eddy Simulation turbulence model. The results show that the separation distances as well as the wings have significant effects on the vertical forces of quadroror systems in hover. Understanding interactions in multi-rotor flows would help improve the design of next generation multi-rotor drones.
Document ID
20160004754
Acquisition Source
Ames Research Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Yoon, Seokkwan (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA United States)
Lee, Henry C. (Science and Technology Corp. Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Pulliam, Thomas H. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA United States)
Date Acquired
April 7, 2016
Publication Date
January 4, 2016
Subject Category
Aircraft Design, Testing And Performance
Report/Patent Number
ARC-E-DAA-TN28855
Meeting Information
Meeting: AIAA SciTech 2016
Location: San Diego, CA
Country: United States
Start Date: January 4, 2016
End Date: January 8, 2016
Sponsors: American Inst. of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NNA10DF26C
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Public Use Permitted.
Keywords
Multi-Rotor Flows
Computational
Analysis

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