Flight Dynamics and Control Modeling of

Project Title

Flight Dynamics and Control Modeling of

Project Area of Specialization Mechatronics EngineeringProject Summary

In this new era of technological advancements in Aviation world, the whole world is looking forward to make more efficient and stable MAV’s(Micro Air vehicle). MAV’s are classified as small size, light weight having low moments of inertia .Low Reynold airfoil is used to produce high lift low drag and high endurance capabilities and due to less inertia MAV’s are unstable. In this project the wind tunnel testing of the MAV will be done in different propeller configuration to compare its stability result with the analytical results .The main aim is to stabilize the MAV which can be catered by selecting the suitable geometry for which the MAV has a desired stability and optimal aerodynamic performance.

Project Objectives

Project objectives include:                

1. Literature review to analyze the work done in the field of MAV.
2. Analytical results of Propeller thrust through blade element theory.
3.  To fabricate the MAV according to required dimensions.
4. Wind tunnel testing of the different configuration of the MAV i.e. Propeller alone configuration without MAV alone configuration and propeller attached to the MAV .etc.
5. Determination of static stability variables.
6. Flight test and data of the MAV.
7. Conclusion of the results.

Project Implementation Method

This project will lead to the fabrication of MAV which is stable and having endurance of 30 min. The wind tunnel testing of MAV will be done on different configurations and Reynold number. The results of the above mentioned methods will be compared with the CFD analysis of MAV. The propeller thrust will be calculated with the blade element theory and flight data obtained from the MAV and then the conclusion of the results will be done.

Benefits of the Project

Stable MAV capable of producing endurance of 30min

MAV will be useful in Reconnaissance, locating the mines and approaching the chemical hazard areas etc. Contributing to the development of tiny unmanned air vehicles capable of peering around corners, seeing through buildings and generally keeping troops out of the harm way.

1. Stable MAV capable of producing endurance of 30min

1. MAV will be useful in Reconnaissance, locating the mines and approaching the chemical hazard areas etc.
2. Contributing to the development of tiny unmanned air vehicles capable of peering around corners, seeing through buildings and generally keeping troops out of the harm way.

Technical Details of Final Deliverable

The expected deliverables of this project are:

1. Study of MAV static variables and their causes on the stability of the MAV.

2. Fabrication of the MAV.

3. Analytical analysis of Propeller thrust through Blade element theory.

4. Wind tunnel testing of MAV.

5. Flight testing of MAV and acquiring the flight data.

6. Comparison of the Results.

Final Deliverable of the Project HW/SW integrated systemCore Industry ManufacturingOther Industries Transportation Core Technology OthersOther Technologies RoboticsSustainable Development Goals Industry, Innovation and InfrastructureRequired Resources

Elapsed time in (days or weeks or month or quarter) since start of the project	Milestone	Deliverable
Month 1	Project Definition Draft	Knowledge enhancement
Month 2	Literature Review	Background knowledge
Month 3	Fabrication of MAV	Model for Wind tunnel testing
Month 4	Analytical Results of Propeller thrust	Thrust variables
Month 5	Wind Tunnel Testing	Static Variables
Month 6	Comparison of analytical ,Computational and Experimental results	Comparison of results
Month 7	Comparison of analytical ,Computational and Experimental results	Finalization of results