Comparing a 3-d printed hemispherical-head and Rankine-body probe shapes for very low speed flush air data system (FADS) measurements
- Aeronautics and Aerospace Open Access Journal
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Stephen A Whitmore, Zheng Qi C Case
Abstract
This study investigates the feasibility of using Flush Air Data Sensing (FADS) System technology for air data measurements at the very low-airspeeds, where many Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) operate. FADS is a non-intrusive alternative to pitot probes, where the vehicle nosecone, wing leading edge, or other aerodynamic surfaces are configured with multiple pressure-ports distributed along the windward face.
Keywords
UAV, low airspeed, air data, Rankine body, potential flow, FADS