Measurement of different ground effect aircraft designs
This study investigates the lift and drag characteristics of different wing planforms when exposed to ground effect phenomena, with the aim of finding the best lift-to-drag (L/D) ratio conditions. Ground effect vehicles take advantage of flying close to a surface to increase lift and reduce drag, re...
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| author | Phan, Hector Jun Wen |
| author2 | Chan Wai Lee |
| author_facet | Chan Wai Lee Phan, Hector Jun Wen |
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| description | This study investigates the lift and drag characteristics of different wing planforms when exposed to ground effect phenomena, with the aim of finding the best lift-to-drag (L/D) ratio conditions. Ground effect vehicles take advantage of flying close to a surface to increase lift and reduce drag, resulting in improved efficiency and performance. Therefore, they have a lot of potential as efficient and environmentally friendly transportation especially for maritime use. Through experimentation, the objective of the study is to provide insights into optimising the designs of ground effect vehicles. The results suggest that, while the various wing planforms exhibit distinct aerodynamic characteristics, the delta wing performs the best in terms of increased L/D ratio when in ground effect. Experiments with a delta wing with the NACA0012 profile were conducted, and the wing achieves maximum L/D ratio at a lower angle of attack (AOA). Other than highlighting the importance of selecting a suitable wing design when designing a ground effect aircraft, this study contributes to the understanding of how different wing planforms behave near the ground and supports ongoing efforts to create new transportation solutions. |
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| spelling | ntu-10356/1777882024-06-01T16:54:03Z Measurement of different ground effect aircraft designs Phan, Hector Jun Wen Chan Wai Lee School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering chan.wl@ntu.edu.sg Engineering Ground effect of aircraft This study investigates the lift and drag characteristics of different wing planforms when exposed to ground effect phenomena, with the aim of finding the best lift-to-drag (L/D) ratio conditions. Ground effect vehicles take advantage of flying close to a surface to increase lift and reduce drag, resulting in improved efficiency and performance. Therefore, they have a lot of potential as efficient and environmentally friendly transportation especially for maritime use. Through experimentation, the objective of the study is to provide insights into optimising the designs of ground effect vehicles. The results suggest that, while the various wing planforms exhibit distinct aerodynamic characteristics, the delta wing performs the best in terms of increased L/D ratio when in ground effect. Experiments with a delta wing with the NACA0012 profile were conducted, and the wing achieves maximum L/D ratio at a lower angle of attack (AOA). Other than highlighting the importance of selecting a suitable wing design when designing a ground effect aircraft, this study contributes to the understanding of how different wing planforms behave near the ground and supports ongoing efforts to create new transportation solutions. Bachelor's degree 2024-05-31T02:00:40Z 2024-05-31T02:00:40Z 2024 Final Year Project (FYP) Phan, H. J. W. (2024). Measurement of different ground effect aircraft designs. Final Year Project (FYP), Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. https://hdl.handle.net/10356/177788 https://hdl.handle.net/10356/177788 en B039 application/pdf Nanyang Technological University |
| spellingShingle | Engineering Ground effect of aircraft Phan, Hector Jun Wen Measurement of different ground effect aircraft designs |
| title | Measurement of different ground effect aircraft designs |
| title_full | Measurement of different ground effect aircraft designs |
| title_fullStr | Measurement of different ground effect aircraft designs |
| title_full_unstemmed | Measurement of different ground effect aircraft designs |
| title_short | Measurement of different ground effect aircraft designs |
| title_sort | measurement of different ground effect aircraft designs |
| topic | Engineering Ground effect of aircraft |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/10356/177788 |
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