Computational Investigations for the Application of Micro Vortex Generators (MVGs) for 4R-UAV Wing
2023 IEEE Aerospace Conference 2023
Ali Arshad, Vadims Kovaļčuks

The concept of Micro Vortex Generators (MVGs) application on UAVs is relatively new. The main objective of this study is to investigate the application of (MVGs) to the modern concept of eco-friendly Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (4R-UAV). 4R-UAV is a project funded by the Latvian Council of Science with the goal to create an innovative, aerodynamically improved, and environmentally friendly UAV. Several types of MVGs with different design features and arrangements were analyzed using CFD. A comparative analysis of the results based on different types of MVGs (delta, rectangular, and trapezoidal) was carried out for the baseline wing design of the future 4R-UAV. The results show that the maximum lift coefficient of the baseline wing was increased up to 6% by the employment of MVGs; additionally, a significant delay in the stall angle (up to 2°) was also observed in the initial results. The maximum aerodynamic efficiency was observed in rectangular and trapezoidal-type MVGs. Conversely, the conventional delta-type MVGs exhibited lower aerodynamic efficiency. Trapezoidal-type MVGs (which are relatively uncommon) exhibited the most suitable results. The design optimization of trapezoidal MVGs for the full-scale 4R-UAV and the improvement of aerodynamic performance at lower angles of attack will be presented in future work.


Keywords
4R-UAV | aerodynamic quality | eco-friendly UAV | Micro Vortex Generators (MVGs) | UAV wing
DOI
10.1109/AERO55745.2023.10115866
Hyperlink
https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10115866

Arshad, A., Kovaļčuks, V. Computational Investigations for the Application of Micro Vortex Generators (MVGs) for 4R-UAV Wing. In: 2023 IEEE Aerospace Conference, United States of America, Montana, Big Sky, 4-11 March, 2023. Piscataway: IEEE, 2023, pp.1-6. ISBN 978-1-6654-9033-7. e-ISBN 978-1-6654-9032-0. ISSN 1095-323X. Available from: doi:10.1109/AERO55745.2023.10115866

Publication language
English (en)
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