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Relation between wing aspect ratio and induced drag

  • Silesian University of Technology

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Abstract

In the work, was presented problem of drag, which occur during the flight of aircraft, and two types of wings were compared in terms of the induced drag produced. Following drag was described successively: friction, shape, interference and induced, the conditions under which they arise and how they can be counteracted. Then, the focus was on induced drag, all the ways to minimize it were presented, such as: The use of aerodynamic combs, increasing the wing aspect ratio and the use of wingtip modifications. The types of tips and solutions used by aviation manufacturers were described in detail. A comparative study of two types of Aero AT-3 wings was carried out, and they were subjected to computer simulation in order to determine the difference in the induced drag produced. The results clearly show that in the case studied, increasing the wing aspect ratio has greater importance in reducing the induced drag than the use of a winglet. The use of a modified wing allows to reduce this drag by more than 20%.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication17th International Scientific Conference on New Trends in Aviation Development, NTAD 2022 - Proceedings
EditorsRudolf Andoga, Ladislav Fozo
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages257-260
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9798350320367
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2022
Event17th International Scientific Conference on New Trends in Aviation Development, NTAD 2022 - Novy Smokovec, Slovakia
Duration: 24 Nov 202225 Nov 2022

Publication series

Name17th International Scientific Conference on New Trends in Aviation Development, NTAD 2022 - Proceedings

Conference

Conference17th International Scientific Conference on New Trends in Aviation Development, NTAD 2022
Country/TerritorySlovakia
CityNovy Smokovec
Period24/11/2225/11/22

Keywords

  • aerodynamic drag
  • aspect ratio
  • induced drag
  • winglet

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Computer Science Applications
  • Economics, Econometrics and Finance (miscellaneous)
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality
  • Law
  • Transportation

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