06.2 - Flight Dynamics and Control (UAV related)
EXPERIMENTAL CHARACTERIZATION OF PROPELLER-WING INTERACTIONS FOR A SUBSCALE LIFT + CRUISE VTOL UAV
P. Bhandari¹, Z. Atkinson¹, A. Comer¹; ¹Oklahoma State University, United States
This study presents the experimental development of a reduced-order model to quantify lift-propeller and wing interaction effects on a subscale lift + cruise VTOL UAV. Results are incorporated into an integrated simulation model to predict wing and control surface effectiveness behind the propeller wake. It provides design insights for emerging VTOL aircraft employing dedicated lift propulsors.
DOI: 10.71945/icas2026_0689