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Implementation of Active Flow Control using Microjets on an RC Aircraft. Phil Kreth Hussein Nabulsi Dan Drake Matt Tubtim Faculty Advisor: Dr. Farrukh Alvi Sponsor: Dr. Gregg Abate (Eglin AFB). Presentation Outline. Background and Scope Needs Assessment Detailed Design
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Implementation of Active Flow Control using Microjets on an RC Aircraft Phil Kreth Hussein Nabulsi Dan Drake Matt Tubtim Faculty Advisor: Dr. Farrukh Alvi Sponsor: Dr. Gregg Abate (Eglin AFB)
Presentation Outline Background and Scope Needs Assessment Detailed Design Wind Tunnel Testing Spring Proposal Budget Analysis
Background Flow separated ~16° AOA Reattached flow – 10 psig @ microjets Flow separation
Needs Assessment Implement microjets on RC plane Run time should be 30 secs or more Remotely activate each wing Delay stall Budget = $1,50000
Airframe Modification I Tank Location Shielding
Airframe Modification II Struts
Data Measurement Technique • Use a servo mounted camera • Watch flow reattachment using tufts
Wind Tunnel Testing Image from tuft testing video. Click the picture for the full video (1.24 MB – 0:20)
Spring Proposal Finish purchasing Build actuators and manifolds Machine hardware for plane modification Test actuators in wind tunnel Implement the system Flight testing
Conclusion Background and Scope Needs Assessment Detailed Design Wind Tunnel Testing Spring Proposal Budget Analysis