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High resolution computational unsteady aerodynamic techniques applied to manoeuvring UCAVs

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  03 February 2016

S. A. Morton ,
R. M. Cummings ,
J. R. Forsythe  and
K. Wurtzler
S. A. Morton
Affiliation:
Department of Aeronautics, USAF Academy, Colorado, USA
R. M. Cummings
Affiliation:
Department of Aeronautics, USAF Academy, Colorado, USA
J. R. Forsythe
Affiliation:
Cobalt Solutions, LLC, Springboro, Ohio, USA
K. Wurtzler
Affiliation:
Cobalt Solutions, LLC, Springboro, Ohio, USA
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Abstract

A method of high resolution simulation is proposed for Unmanned Combat Air Vehicles (UCAVs) undergoing manoeuvress at high angle-of-attack or transonic speeds. Motivation for the need to develop such a method is first presented to show payoff in the design cycle, followed by results of using the method on current manned fighter aircraft. Finally, a notional UCAV shape from Boeing military aircraft is presented to show the possibilities of how the method can accurately capture the relevant phenomenon of these difficult flight regimes.

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Research Article
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The Aeronautical Journal , Volume 111 , Issue 1120 , June 2007 , pp. 397 - 404
Copyright
Copyright © Royal Aeronautical Society 2007 

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