03.2 - Experimental Aerodynamics

WIND TUNNEL INVESTIGATION OF HELICOPTER LOADS DURING URBAN OPERATIONS ON A BUILDING WITH COLUMNAR VORTEX GENERATORS

J.C. Matias¹, R. Bardera¹, E. Barroso¹, J. Fernández¹; ¹INTA, Spain

Experimental tests using 1:70 scaled models of a building and a helicopter with an internal six-component internal balance for the measurement of aerodynamic loads at different positions over the landing spot on the building roof. The results compare the use of Columnar Vortex Generators (CVG) that could help operational safety for both manned and unmanned aerial vehicles in urban environments.rn

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DOI: 10.71945/icas2026_0049