Low Reynolds Number Aerodynamics for Micro Air-Vehicles (MAV)

Authors

Paul Nelson, Brigham Young University
Chad LeBaron, Brigham Young University
Bart Frischknecht, Brigham Young University
Kristopher Danielson, Brigham Young University
Jerry Bowman, Brigham Young University

Keywords

low Reynolds numbers, aerodynamics, micro air-vehicles, MAV, airfoil performance

College

Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology

Department

Mechanical Engineering

Abstract

Very little aerodynamic data exists for Reynolds numbers less than 100,000. It is common for there to be a large discrepancy between numerically predicted and experimental airfoil performance, especially at very low Reynolds numbers. In this research, a low Reynolds number airfoil was developed based on aerodynamic measurements.

Recommended Citation

Nelson, Paul; LeBaron, Chad; Frischknecht, Bart; Danielson, Kristopher; and Bowman, Jerry (2014) "Low Reynolds Number Aerodynamics for Micro Air-Vehicles (MAV)," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2014: Iss. 1, Article 135.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2014/iss1/135