@inproceedings{9f7fa801ef5c4b09ad265ca76fdca3c2,
title = "Analytical Model for Leading-Edge Vortex Lift on Rotating Samara Seeds: Development and Validation",
abstract = "This article focuses on the development of a simple analytical aerodynamic model capable of describing the effect of Leading-Edge Vortices (LEVs) on the lift of samara wings. This was based on an adaptation of Polhamus' method to predict the lift function implemented in a numerical blade-element model for a rotating Samara blade. Furthermore, wind tunnel experiments were conducted to validate the numerical blade element model. The final results showed very good agreement between the developed numerical model and the experimental measurements in the prediction of samara wing rotational speed and rate of descent. This research furthered the understanding of the aerodynamic behaviour and modelling of LEVs on samara seeds for performance-prediction and could ultimately be used in the design of rotary micro-air vehicles.",
keywords = "Aerodynamic model, Wind tunnel, Samara, Sycamore seed, Leading Edge Vortex, LEV",
author = "Arroyo, {Ignacio Hernandez} and Djamel Rezgui and Raf Theunissen",
year = "2016",
month = jul,
day = "21",
language = "English",
isbn = "1 85768 371 4",
series = "2016 Applied Aerodynamics Conference",
publisher = "Royal Aeronautical Society",
booktitle = "Proceedings of Applied Aerodynamics Conference 2016",
address = "United Kingdom",
note = "2016 Applied Aerodynamics Conference : Evolution and Innovation Continues - The Next 150 Years of Concepts, Design and Operations ; Conference date: 19-07-2016 Through 21-07-2016",
}