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Conceptual Design and Integrated Parametric Framework for Aerodynamic Optimization of Morphing Subsonic Blended-Wing-Body UAVs

open access: yesApplied Mechanics
This paper presents a unified aerodynamic design and optimization framework for morphing Blended-Wing-Body (BWB) Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) operating in subsonic and near-transonic regimes.
Liguang Kang   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Experimental aerodynamics of Blended Wing Body (BWB) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) with elevator deflection of +15° and -15° using wind tunnel (Mach number 0.1-0.15) / Wan Mohd Hafizan Wan Razali [PDF]

open access: yes, 2009
This thesis presents a study of aerodynamic of a Blended Wing Body (BWB) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) with elevator deflection +15° and -15° using wind tunnel.
Wan Razali, Wan Mohd Hafizan
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Optimizing the Landing Stability of Blended-Wing-Body Aircraft with Distributed Electric Boundary-Layer Ingestion Propulsors through a Novel Thrust Control Configuration

open access: yesApplied Sciences
The imperative for energy conservation and environmental protection has led to the development of innovative aircraft designs. This study explored a novel thrust control configuration for blended-wing-body (BWB) aircraft with distributed electric ...
Mingxing Yu   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Momentum- and Energy-Based Analyses of the Aerodynamic Effects of Boundary Layer Ingestion and Propulsion–Airframe Integration on a Blended Wing Body–Turbofan Configuration

open access: yesAerospace
Boundary layer ingestion (BLI) propulsion offers notable benefits for blended wing body (BWB) aircraft, and understanding the interrelated effects of BLI and propulsion–airframe integration (PAI) is critical for early-stage design decisions.
Gang Wang   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Landing Gear Positioning and Structural Mass Optimization for a Large Blended Wing Body Aircraft

open access: yes, 2014
A landing gear conceptual configuration for a large Blended Wing Body (BWB) Aircraft is proposed. The investigations are based on an integrated Multidisciplinary Optimization process for the design.
Cumnuantip, Sunpeth
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Aerodynamic Performance of the Inboard Elevon on a Blended-Wing-Body Aircraft

open access: yes, 2004
The objectives of this research are to examine the effects of trailing edge modifications of the inboard elevon of a blended-wing-body (BWB) aircraft, the goal being to try and reduce the hinge moment of the inboard elevon through selective aerodynamic ...
Alexander Gordon Jackson (10861671)
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Blended Wing Aerodynamic Research

open access: yes, 2014
In this study, a blended wing body (BWB) aircraft model was designed, and will be fabricated and tested with the objective of maximizing aerodynamic efficiency as well as determining if boundary layer ingestion from top surface mounted engines results in
Clifford, Michelle   +4 more
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Blended Wing Body Aircraft - High Lift and Control Surface Design and Optimization

open access: yes, 2015
Für den zivilen, kommerziellen Passagiertransport der Zukunft können Blended Wing Body Flugzeuge (BWB) eine umweltfreundliche Alternative darstellen. Die Flugzeugkonfiguration in dieser Arbeit entstammt dem europäischen Forschungsprojekt (FP7) ACFA 2020 (
Paulus, Daniel
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Aerodynamic study of a blended wing body, comparison with a conventional transport airplane. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2006
Blended-wing-body (BWB) aircraft are being studied with interest and effort to improve economic efficiency and to overcome operational and infrastructure related problems associated to the increasing size of conventional transport airplanes.
Ayuso Moreno, Luis Manuel   +2 more
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Blended Wing Aerodynamic Research

open access: yes, 2015
Society of Women Engineers Research Committee In this study, a blended wing body (BWB) aircraft model was designed, and has been fabricated and tested with the objective of maximizing aerodynamic efficiency as well as determining if boundary layer ...
Clifford, Michelle   +5 more
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