Implementation of Active Flow Control using Microjets on an RC Aircraft

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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)

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Presentation Outline

• Background and Scope
• Needs Assessment
• Detailed Design
• Wind Tunnel Testing
• Spring Proposal
• Budget Analysis

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Background

• Flow separation

Flow separated 16 AOA
Reattached flow 10 psig _at_ microjets
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Needs Assessment

• Implement microjets on RC plane
• Run time should be 30 secs or more
• Remotely activate each wing
• Delay stall
• Budget 1,50000

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Detailed Design
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Air Supply System
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Airframe Modification I

• Tank Location
• Shielding

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Airframe Modification II

• Struts

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Data Measurement Technique

• Use a servo mounted camera
• Watch flow reattachment using tufts

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Wind Tunnel Testing
Image from tuft testing video. Click the picture
for the full video (1.24 MB 020)
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Spring Proposal

• Finish purchasing
• Build actuators and manifolds
• Machine hardware for plane modification
• Test actuators in wind tunnel
• Implement the system
• Flight testing

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Budget Analysis
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Conclusion

• Background and Scope
• Needs Assessment
• Detailed Design
• Wind Tunnel Testing
• Spring Proposal
• Budget Analysis

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Questions or Comments?