Investigation of gust loads on a flexible forward swept wing

Vega Handojo, Yasser M. Meddaikar, Johannes K.S. Dillinger, Jurij Sodja, Roeland de Breuker

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Abstract

This paper presents a semi-experimental method which can be used to predict the gust response of a wind tunnel model. The method incorporates transfer functions of the wind tunnel model – in this case a flexible forward swept wing – which are obtained using sweep excitations with a gust generator. The prediction results are then compared with those resulting from experimental measurements and numerical simulations. The observed quantities comprise accelerations and loads data. In the ideal case, the advantage of this semi-experimental prediction of the wing’s response to gusts lies mainly in the reduction of wind tunnel time. Instead of testing each gust profile at each frequency, a measurement of several sweep excitations would suffice.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication18th International Forum on Aeroelasticity and Structural Dynamics June 10-13, 2019 Savannah, Georgia
Subtitle of host publicationFinal paper/presentation agenda
Number of pages18
Publication statusPublished - 2019
EventIFASD 2019: International Forum on Aeroelasticity and Structural Dynamics 2019 - Westin Savannah Harbor Resort, Savannah, United States
Duration: 10 Jun 201913 Jun 2019
Conference number: 18
http://ifasd2019.utcdayton.com/

Conference

ConferenceIFASD 2019: International Forum on Aeroelasticity and Structural Dynamics 2019
Abbreviated titleIFASD 2019
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySavannah
Period10/06/1913/06/19
Internet address

Keywords

  • Dynamic gust loads
  • Forward swept wing
  • Gust generator

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