Description:

This project is sponsored by Swiss UAV manufacturer Anavia (https://www.anavia.eu/). In this project you will manufacture a 3D model of their UAV and conduct wind tunnel testing in order to assess the aerodynamics of the UAV with a focus on the tail boom geometry and functionality. You will test different tail boom geometries and designs to improve: (1) stability at high speeds, (2) cross-wind sensitivity, (3) overall drag. 

Type:

Undergraduate

Outcome:

Report presenting test results and analysis. Design/selection of an optimised tail boom geometry.

Prerequisites

None

Specialisations

• Mechanical Engineering

Categories

• Aero-Fluid-Hydrodynamics

Supervisor

• Michael Kingan

Team

• Samuel Gordon
• Thomas Phillips

Lab

Aerodynamics Lab (Newmarket 901 Lvl5, Lab)