TWIN‐WING DESIGN OPTIONS USED FOR UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES TO ACHIEVE HIGH ALTITUDES AT  LOW SPEEDS  

  • Ian R.  McAndrew College of Aeronautics
  • Assistant Prof.  Elena  Vishnevskaya Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
  • Dr. Andrew  Carruthers University of Bradford, UK. 
DOI: https://doi.org/10.53555/mce.v3i11.1462
Keywords: Aerodynamics, Twin‐Wings, High altitudes, Low speeds, UAVs

Abstract

The paper addresses the aerodynamic performance of twin‐wing aircraft (biplanes) that are 
remotely piloted.  While twin wing aircraft are acknowledged as to having greater maneuverability than 
monoplanes,  they  have  inherent  disadvantages  based  on  the  set  position  of  the  upper  wing  to meet 
piloting needs which induces significant levels of drag from the struts that link the upper and lower wings 
together.  In this research, the aerodynamics of the wing position in relationship to the lower wing are 
analyzed with Computational Fluid Mechanics/Dynamics and simulation models.  It will show that modern 
material can eliminate the strut drag and allow for greater lift at lower speeds. This proposed design is 
capable of achieving much higher altitudes with low speeds to offer advanced applications for Unmanned 
Aerial Vehicles, UAVs.

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Author Biographies

Ian R.  McAndrew, College of Aeronautics

Associate Dean of Research, College of Aeronautics, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Worldwide, 
UK.  

Assistant Prof.  Elena  Vishnevskaya, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University

Assistant Professor, College of Arts and Science, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Worldwide, 
Germany. 

Dr. Andrew  Carruthers, University of Bradford, UK. 

Senior Lecturer, School of Engineering, University of Bradford, UK. 

Published
2017-11-30
How to Cite
McAndrew, I., Vishnevskaya, A. E., & Carruthers, D. (2017). TWIN‐WING DESIGN OPTIONS USED FOR UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES TO ACHIEVE HIGH ALTITUDES AT  LOW SPEEDS  . IJRDO - Journal of Mechanical And Civil Engineering, 3(11), 15-24. https://doi.org/10.53555/mce.v3i11.1462
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Vol. 3 No. 11 (2017): IJRDO - Journal of Mechanical and Civil Engineering
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