Influence of Magnus cylinder and variable angle flap on the aerodynamic performance of unmanned sailboat

ObjectiveThis paper aims to study and optimize the influence of Magnus airfoil and variable angle flaps on the aerodynamic performance of unmanned sailboats in order to improve the sailing efficiency. MethodsNACA 0021 is used as the basic airfoil for the mainsail, and the Magnus cylinder is coupled...

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Main Authors: Haoyun DENG, Dianzhu GUAN, Senmao LI, Xianhui WANG
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Editorial Office of Chinese Journal of Ship Research 2023-02-01
Series:Zhongguo Jianchuan Yanjiu
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Online Access:http://www.ship-research.com/en/article/doi/10.19693/j.issn.1673-3185.02693