Experimental investigation of the flow over IIUM-MAV using six component balance test and particle image velocimetry

Omar, Ashraf Ali and Altaf, Alaman and Azwir, Ahmad Rizal and Abdul Rahman, Mohd Amirul (2011) Experimental investigation of the flow over IIUM-MAV using six component balance test and particle image velocimetry. In: International Conference on Mechanical, Automotive and Aerospace Engineering 2011, ICMAAE 11 , 17-19 May, 2011, Kuala Lumpur .

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Abstract

The main purpose of this project was to study the aerodynamic performance of IIUM-micro aerial vehicle (IIUMMAV7) using six components balance and flow visualization using PIV system. The experimental model of Micro Air Vehicle (MAV) shaped like cropped delta wing was designed, fabricated and tested in low speed wind tunnel. The surface flow patterns were examined. The experimental work was conducted to measure the aerodynamic forces of lift, drag, pitching moment, side force and normal force coefficients using six components balances at several angles of attack and Reynolds range from 2.30 x 10⁵ to 6.13 x 10⁵. Furthermore, the complex subsonic flow phenomena on the model have been visualized and investigated by using the particle image Velocimetry (PIV). It was found that stall for the MAV occurred between α = 20°-25° and that the MAV performs better that relatively higher speeds. It was also found that the winglets improved the overall stability of the MAV.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Full Paper)
Additional Information:	4441/2355
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Micro Air Vehicle, Cropped Delta wing, six components balance, PIV
Subjects:	T Technology > TL Motor vehicles. Aeronautics. Astronautics > TL500 Aeronautics
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Engineering > Department of Mechanical Engineering
Depositing User:	Prof. Ashraf Omar
Date Deposited:	20 Sep 2011 15:28
Last Modified:	20 Dec 2011 14:52
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/2355

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