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13 articles for “flight tests”
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Influence of Infill Density on Structural Performance of FDM-Processed PET-G Polymer: Experimental Validation through Quadcopter Flight Testing
Abstract: Polyethylene terephthalate glycol-modified (PET-G) is an amorphous thermoplastic copolymer increasingly adopted in structural applications through fused deposition modeling (FDM). However, the correlation between FDM processing parameters, especially infill density, and mechanical performance of PET-G parts remains inadequately characterized under real-life loading conditions. This study investigates how infill density (10% and 30%, grid pattern) influences the structural integrity of FDM-processed PET-G components, validated experimentally through quadcopter airframe fabrication and flight testing. …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 644–656 Read article
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Structural Optimization of FDM-Processed ASA Polymer Frames through Acetone Solvent Welding, Variable Infill Strategy, and Layer Orientation: Experimental Validation via Quadcopter Flight Testing
Abstract: Acrylonitrile styrene acrylate (ASA) is an amorphous terpolymer with superior UV resistance compared to acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), as its acrylate rubber phase lacks photodegradation-prone carbon–carbon double bonds. This study proposes acetone solvent welding as a polymer joining method to produce monolithic structures from FDM-processed ASA components, addressing three processing challenges: achieving structural continuity through polymer chain interdiffusion at solvent-wetted interfaces, correcting thermal warping via post-print geometric correction during welding, …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 689–703 Read article
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Doppler Limits of LoRa in LEO: A Critical Review of the First In-Orbit Flight Tests
Abstract: This study provides a comprehensive review of the seminal work by Zadorozhny et al., which presented the first in-orbit flight test results evaluating the impact of Doppler effects on LoRa modulation for Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite communications. The review summarizes the original study's methodology using the NORBY CubeSat, details its key findings regarding the operational limits imposed by static and dynamic Doppler shifts across various LoRa configurations (Spreading Factor …
Published in Recent Trends in Electronics Communication Systems · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 21–27 Read article
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Stable control of the motion of gas bubbles dissolved in a vibrating fluid in microgravity conditions
Abstract: Previous theoretical and experimental studies of the effect of vibration on gas bubbles, dissolved in a fluid, permitted to establish the localization and stable position of a “swarm” of gas bubbles at a certain level of fluid in the vessel corresponding to a certain frequency and vibration acceleration, aswell as to the volume of a swarm of gas bubbles. The control of a “swarm“ of gas bubbles in a fluid …
Published in Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 34–44 Read article
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Improving Parachute Efficiency: The Function of LS- Dyna in Fluid-structure Interaction Simulation
Abstract: As an accompaniment to assessment of DGA Aeronautical Systems created a simulation and model-building capability to gain a better understanding of the parachute dynamic behavior and to maximize the parachute systems flight tests. This work reports on the latest developments in Arbitrary Lagrangian mathematical (ALE) methods for analyzing the properties of the quasi-steady state descent phases and canopy inflation. Thus far, none of the simulations of the endless mass type …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 44–56 Read article
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Design and Development of a Mini Drone for Educational Applications
Abstract: This paper describe the complete process of designing, building, and testing a small unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), normally referred to as a drone. The plan combines key concept from aerodynamics, electronics, control engineering, and embedded programming to produce a functional sample. The drone was developed using trivial structural materials and affordable components, including brushless DC motors, electronic speed controller (ESCs), a flight controller, various sensors, and a lithium-polymer (Li-Po) battery. …
Published in Journal of Aerospace Engineering & Technology · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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The Theoretical and Experimental Study of the Behavior of the Mercury Drop, Fixed on the Glass Bottom of Vessel with Fluid, Under the Acceleration of Gravity Change
Abstract: At present time, accumulated theoretical material of the studies of the equilibrium forms of the gas bubbles or mercury drops, fixed on the surface of solid material in the fluid or on the glass bottom of vessel with fluid, under the acceleration of gravity change, was carried out either on the basis of geometric similarity laws that greatly simplify the essence of physical processes, or on the basis of theoretical …
Published in Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics Read article
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The Theoretical and Experimental Study of the Behavior of the Mercury Drop, Fixed on the Glass Bottom of Vessel with Fluid, Under the Acceleration of Gravity Change
Abstract: At present time, accumulated theoretical material of the studies of the equilibrium forms of the gas bubbles or mercury drops, fixed on the surface of solid material in the fluid or on the glass bottom of vessel with fluid, under the acceleration of gravity change, was carried out either on the basis of geometric similarity laws that greatly simplify the essence of physical processes, or on the basis of theoretical …
Published in Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Flying Drone Using KK Flight Controller
Abstract: This paper presents the design, development, and testing of a quadcopter drone using the KK2.1.5 flight controller, with an emphasis on stability and educational value. The KK2.1.5 controller features are inbuilt LCD screen, inbuilt programming, enabling direct configuration and tuning without the need for a computer interface, which makes it highly suitable for beginners and students. The drone is built using a modular frame architecture, which allows for easy replacement …
Published in International Journal of Advanced Control and System Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 20–25 Read article
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Design, Analysis, and Testing of a Carbon Fibre-based Solid Rocket Motors
Abstract: The goal of the research is to simulate the outer shell of a rocket in order to fulfil mission criteria. Case failures can occur for a number of causes, including poor material selection, carelessness in the service conditions, inadequate non-destructive testing during crucial stages of production, and poor design and analysis. For this reason, it is crucial to simulate rockets with precise design and analysis. The study entails the designing …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 650–669 Read article
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Polymer Composite-Enabled UAV Platform for Edge AI-Based Precision Agriculture: A System-Level Evaluation
Abstract: This study investigates the system-level role of commercially available polymer composite materials in enabling lightweight and energy-efficient unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) platforms integrated with edge artificial intelligence for real-time agricultural monitoring. Rather than developing or experimentally characterizing new composite materials, the work evaluates fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites and epoxy-based laminates as enabling structural components whose established properties support UAV performance in precision agriculture. Their high strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance, and …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 · pp. 218–240 Read article
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Industrial Prognostics via Ensemble Machine Learning: An Uncertainty Aware Framework for RUL Estimation on NASA FD004 Telemetry
Abstract: Estimating the Remaining Useful Life (RUL) of industrial machinery in real-time is now vital for both operational safety and smart resource management. In the aviation industry, turbofan engines deal with constantly shifting flight conditions, making traditional, scheduled maintenance both expensive and prone to error. This paper addresses the flaws in common “point-prediction” AI models, which offer a single failure date without any margin for error, by introducing a new, uncertainty-aware …
Published in Journal of Aerospace Engineering & Technology · Vol. 16, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Stress and Anger Management by Deep Breathing Exercise and Meditation Among Adolescent Nursing Students at a Selected Nursing School in Delhi
Abstract: Introduction: Stress is a response that can lead to physical, emotional, or psychological strain. It is a frequent occurrence in daily life. Stress acts as the body's natural mechanism for defense against potential threats and dangers. It initiates a release of hormones that ready the body's functions to either confront danger head-on or retreat, commonly known as the fight-or-flight reaction. Anger can be caused by both external and internal events …
Published in International Journal of Evidence Based Nursing And Practices · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 15–19 Read article