It is shown in this work how an efficient approach for blended wing body UAV design development is built. Emphasis is put on design goal setting and the corresponding methodology for experimental and numerical tools validation. This is achieved through numerical potential method as a medium fidelity aerodynamic modelling and analysis, such as in XFLR5 solver, followed by wind tunnel and 3D printed aeromodels as experimental tools. The approach is used for concept validation and development, through static stability analysis and the resulting candidates’ configuration.

Topics
Aerodynamics, 3D printing
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