Del modelo digital al túnel de viento: análisis experimental de una aeronave de ala fija
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| Format: | artículo original |
| Statut: | Versión publicada |
| Date de publication: | 2025 |
| Description: | This article presents the results of the student research project titled “Analysis of lift, drag, and thrust of a small, fixed wing unmanned aerial vehicle in the wind tunnel of the University of Costa Rica”, registered with the Vice-Rectory for Research and Outreach of the Costa Rica Institute of Technology. The research focused on a fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) designed in Costa Rica, with the objective of comparing theoretical results—obtained through computer simulations—with experimental data measured in a wind tunnel. To achieve this, a scaled model was fabricated using 3D printing and tested to analyze three key aerodynamic forces: lift, drag, and thrust. This comparison allowed for performance validation of the UAV prior to constructing it at full scale. Additionally, various propeller configurations were evaluated, and it was found that three-blade propellers delivered better performance. The study represents a pioneering step in the experimental validation of drones in Costa Rica and highlights the value of wind tunnel testing to optimize their design and performance. |
| Pays: | Portal de Revistas TEC |
| Institution: | Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica |
| Repositorio: | Portal de Revistas TEC |
| Langue: | Español |
| OAI Identifier: | oai:ojs.pkp.sfu.ca:article/8185 |
| Accès en ligne: | https://revistas.tec.ac.cr/index.php/investiga_tec/article/view/8185 |
| Mots-clés: | Dron aeronave no tripulada túnel de viento sustentación resistencia empuje simulación validación experimental impresión 3D diseño aerodinámico Drone, unmanned aerial vehicle, wind tunnel, lift, drag, thrust, simulation, experimental validation, 3D printing, aerodynamic design. |