Publisher's Synopsis
The mission requirements for the performance of aerodynamic tests on a delta wind planform posed some problems, these include aerodynamic interference; structural support; data acquisition and transmission instrumentation; aircraft stability and control; and propulsion implementation. To eliminate the problems of wall interference, free stream turbulence, and the difficulty of achieving dynamic similarity between the test and actual flight aircraft that are associated with aerodynamic testing in wind tunnels, the concept of the remotely piloted vehicle which can perform a basic aerodynamic study on a delta wing was the main objective for the Green Mission - the Delta Monster. The basic aerodynamic studies were performed on a delta wing with a sweep angle greater than 45 degrees. These tests were performed at various angles of attack and Reynolds numbers. The delta wing was instrumented to determine the primary leading edge vortex formation and location, using pressure measurements and/or flow visualization. A data acquisition system was provided to collect all necessary data. Connolly, Kristen and Flynn, Mike and Gallagher, Randy and Greek, Chris and Kozlowski, Marc and Mcdonald, Brian and Mckenna, Matt and Sellar, Rich and Shearon, Andy AERODYNAMIC CHARACTERISTICS; AERODYNAMICS; AIRCRAFT STABILITY; DATA ACQUISITION; DELTA WINGS; MISSION PLANNING; REMOTELY PILOTED VEHICLES; AERODYNAMIC INTERFERENCE; ANGLE OF ATTACK; DYNAMIC TESTS; FLOW VISUALIZATION; LEADING EDGES; PRESSURE MEASUREMENT; REYNOLDS NUMBER; TURBULENCE; VORTICES; WIND TUNNEL TESTS...
