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20 articles for “wind tunnel experiments”
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Wind Tunnel Experiment on a Flying Bike Model
Abstract: In the upcoming years, a single type of vehicle may be used to achieve various mission objectives. Therefore, the vehicles are manufactured so that they have variable configuration for the required mission profile. Here we are talking about the changes in the overall geometry of the vehicle and therefore we are dealing the aerodynamic characteristics of the vehicle. Since these types of vehicles are exposed to different flight regimes, the …
Published in Journal of Aerospace Engineering & Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 26–33 Read article
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Experimental Investigation of Lift forNACA 2412 Airfoil without Internal Passage with NACA 2412 Airfoil with Internal Passage in a Subsonic Wind Tunnel
Abstract: Wind tunnel experiments were carried out in a subsonic wind tunnel in Fluid Mechanics Laboratory at MITCOE, Pune. The objective of this research was to compare the experimental coefficient of lift and drag for a NACA 2412 airfoil with that for NACA 2412 airfoil with internal passage. Both the airfoils were of same dimensions and profile. The chord length (c) was 100 mm and the span (b) was 100 mm. …
Published in Journal of Aerospace Engineering & Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 27–34 Read article
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Experimental Investigation of a Supersonic Wind Tunnel under Different Operating Conditions
Abstract: This paper mainly describes the analysis and design of supersonic wind tunnel in order to reduce the power consumption using optimization techniques under to different operating conditions. In this analysis, a three-dimensional Navier–Stokes equation is used to investigate the flow field of a high pressure ratio centrifugal compressor for Supersonic Wind Tunnel. Such a compressor consists of a double-splitter impeller followed by a vaned diffuser. Particular attention is focused on …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 18–22 Read article
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Aerodynamic Optimization of UAV Wings Using Machine Learning
Abstract: Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) are increasingly deployed across defense, transportation, agriculture, and environmental monitoring, demanding improved aerodynamic efficiency to enhance endurance, stability, and payload capacity. Traditional aerodynamic optimization approaches, relying on computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations and wind tunnel experiments, are often time-consuming and computationally expensive. This study proposes a machine learning (ML)-driven framework for the aerodynamic optimization of UAV wing geometries, aiming to significantly reduce design cycles while improving …
Published in International Journal on Drones · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Effect of Leading-Edge Roughness on the Aerodynamic Characteristics of the Wind Turbine blade
Abstract: Leading-Edge Roughness (LER) strongly dictates boundary layer transition and performance degradation on an airfoil operating at transitional Reynolds numbers, an aerodynamic regime where shear-layer stability mechanisms remain highly complex. The wind tunnel experiments were conducted to investigate the aerodynamic impacts of surface roughness applied over 25% of the chord of a NACA 0018 airfoil using two discrete roughness gradations. Surface roughness induces an early boundary layer trip, causing elevated section …
Published in Journal of Aerospace Engineering & Technology · Vol. 16, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 45–52 Read article
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Biomimicry of Eucalyptus Leaf Design for Optimization and Fabrication of Airfoil
Abstract: Biomimicry is the practice of drawing inspiration from natural forms to solve engineering problems, which has become progressively popular for refining design efficiency and performance. This work discovers how biomimicry can be applied to airfoil design, precisely through the unique structure of Eucalyptus leaves, a concept rarely explored in airfoil profiling. The work presented here, focuses on enhancing airfoil designs by incorporating the intricate features of these leaves. The airfoil …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 359–372 Read article
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Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics with Emphasis on Aeroacoustics and Flow-Induced Noise Control
Abstract: Fluid mechanics continues to evolve rapidly due to increasing demands in aerospace, automotive, energy, and environmental engineering applications. Recent trends in this field highlight significant advancements in both theoretical understanding and practical implementations, particularly in complex flow phenomena. Among these, aeroacoustics and flow-induced noise control have emerged as critical research areas due to their direct impact on system performance, efficiency, and environmental sustainability. Aeroacoustics deals with the generation, propagation, and …
Published in Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 32–38 Read article
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Next Gen Aerospace Engineering and Technology Research: A Short Note
Abstract: Recently, there has been a tremendous interest in aerospace science, engineering and technology. The opportunities are numerous in flight dynamics, from cell tracking to surveillance, security, autonomy and communication systems; aircraft structures, propulsion systems, wind tunnels, computational theoretical and experimental aerodynamics, electromagnetics, avionics and the whole range of activities with an opportunity for research in these and related areas. There appears to be a huge gap in the integration of …
Published in Journal of Aerospace Engineering & Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 60–61 Read article
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Flow Simulation and Experimental Comparative Study of Aerodynamic Forces on NACA 2415 Airfoil Scaled Model
Abstract: Aerodynamic force, which would be brought upon by the relative motion of an object and the airflow, is the force that the air in which the body is submerged exerts on the body. The normal force resulting from force on the body's surface and the shear force resulting from airflow viscosity, also known as skin friction, are the two sources of aerodynamic force. Shear force is applied locally and parallel …
Published in Journal of Aerospace Engineering & Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 33–54 Read article
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Energy harnessing solution using a vertical axis wind turbine installed on the automotive rooftop.
Abstract: The transportation sector plays a major role in greenhouse gas emissions, prompting worldwide initiatives to mitigate its environmental effects. While the shift from internal combustion engines to electric vehicles is growing, it often merely shifts emissions rather than eliminating them, as fossil fuels continue to dominate energy production. A comprehensive solution requires universal access to renewable energy sources like wind, solar, and hydro power, which is currently impractical due to …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 1–21 Read article
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Review an analysis of Fluid Flow and its Dynamics Study
Abstract: Fluid dynamics is the study of liquid and gas flow, usually on and near solid surfaces. For instance, airflow over an aeroplane wing or over the surface of an automobile can be studied using fluid dynamics. Additionally, it can be utilised in ship design to speed up how quickly they move through water.To understand fluid dynamics, scientists employ both mathematical models and simulations as well as experiments. In a confined …
Published in Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 50–53 Read article
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High Lift to Drag Ratio for 3D Printed Airfoil for UAV’s: An Experimental and Computational Study
Abstract: Airfoils play a pivotal role in the performance of aerodynamically designed bodies. Lift to Drag ratio is one of the primary parameters based on which the efficiency of airfoil’s are characterized. UAV’s are gaining acceptance around the world for the wide range of operations that can be remotely controlled. The primary objective of current work is to narrow in on an airfoil which is capable of producing high lift to …
Published in Journal of Aerospace Engineering & Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 65–70 Read article
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Flush Air Data System(FADS) Validation in a Subsonic Wind Tunnel
Abstract: Flush air data sensing system (FADS) makes use of surface pressure measurements from the nose cap of the vehicle for deriving the air data parameters of the vehicle such as angle of attack, angle of sideslip, Mach number, etc. The overall FADS system including pressure transducers, tubing, port geometry, FADS algorithm, and electronics along with the mechanical and electrical integration scheme is successfully tested in a subsonic wind tunnel facility. …
Published in Journal of Aerospace Engineering & Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 5–15 Read article
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Air Flow Analysis in Sensor-Based Aircraft Wings Design
Abstract: Airflow analysis, at its core, is an application of fluid mechanics principles to the specific study of air movement. Airflow analysis plays a crucial role in diverse fields, impacting everything from the comfort of our homes to the efficiency of jet engines. The pursuit of more efficient, safer, and more responsive aircraft wings is a constant driver of innovation in the aerospace industry. The quest for more efficient, safer, and …
Published in Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 29–39 Read article
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Design and Numerical Analysis of Solar Powered Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Using Helium Gas
Abstract: The fundamental of unmanned aerial vehicle has been designed and runs for quite a while. This paper mainly focuses on the reduction of payload and power consumption resulting in increase of efficiency further by the use of helium gas in a solar powered unmanned aerial vehicle. In addition to these, another aim of the aircraft is its use in surveying purpose. A highly powerful live steaming camera is attached to …
Published in Journal of Aerospace Engineering & Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 22–26 Read article
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Theoretical and Experimental Analysis of Wind Flow on Buildings Arranged for Pressure Recovery
Abstract: The flow past buildings at higher speeds result in low static pressurethat causes uncomfortable breathing for personal moving around in the vicinity. A new arrangement of buildings in a multiple building environment is suggested and analysed that results in pressure recovery by cancelling the vertical flows from two directions. Wind Tunnel models are fabricated and tested in a subsonic open test section wind tunnel.Numerical analysis is done for comparison of …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 46–60 Read article
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Fluid-Structure Interaction Simulation of Parachute by Eulerian-Lagrangian penalty method
Abstract: In general, modeling and simulation of a model consisting of fluid and solid combinations has been considered difficult, and it has become impossible in terms of computer dependencies and accuracy to be analyzed by Fluent or other programs. The parachute evaluation process, which is historically based on a large amount of experimental data, necessitates many falling experiments. These tests can be costly and time-consuming, and they don't always allow for …
Published in Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 15–22 Read article
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Numerical Investigation of Drag and Lift Forces on Turbulent Flow on an Airfoil Shaped Body at Different Angles of Attack
Abstract: Numerical analysis of drag and lift force on an airfoil shaped body at different angles is presented. Fundamentals of aircraft design are provided with detailed estimation of the aerodynamic drag and lift of airfoil is presented. This work presents the configuration optimization of an aerofoil body in air using SST computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling and compared with the experimental result. The governing equations are solved with a finite-volume-based numerical …
Published in Journal of Aerospace Engineering & Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 9–15 Read article
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Control of Separation Induced on the Wing of Transonic Speed Aircraft by Means of Micro Vortex Generator
Abstract: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 This experimental study provides an assessment of the potential of applying a control device to mitigate undesired separation formed on the wing of an aircraft causing instability of the airliner. They are used in a wide range of aircrafts and yet needs to be improved for wider applications.The study was conducted in a transonic wind tunnel. The concept of passive control, …
Published in Journal of Aerospace Engineering & Technology · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2011 · pp. 1–18 Read article
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Experimental Investigation of Aerodynamic Characteristics of Dimpled 3D Aircraft Wing
Abstract: There is a strong demand for innovative designs, optimization of the aircraft components for their parts with respect to design, etc. One such innovation is by introduction of dimples in the wing of the aircraft. To study the effect of geometry modification of the wing, the present work compares the aerodynamic efficiency, ratio of lift to drag coefficients, along with different aerodynamic characteristics of an Inward and outward circular dimpled …
Published in International Journal of Mechanical Dynamics and Systems Analysis · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 11–22 Read article