Comparison of digital DATCOM and wind tunnel data of a winged hybrid airship's generic model

Anwar Ul Haque, Waqar Asrar, Ashraf An Omar, Erwin Sulaeman, J. S. Mohamed Ali

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Abstract

Use of low fidelity tools in designing subscale generic wind tunnel models is usually required to get first-hand knowledge about general trends of aerodynamic and stability parameters. Most of such tools are limited to well-defined conventional aircraft configurations. In the present work, aerodynamic and stability characteristics of a winged hybrid airship is explored at low subsonic speed by using Aircraft Digital DATCOM, which is based on semi-empirical methods for preliminary aircraft geometries. Spheroidal ellipsoidal shaped hull of the airship is modeled in DATCOM along with the geometrical details of wing and empennages. The prediction of zero lift drag coefficient, coefficient of lift and pitching moment is the focus of this paper. Except the drag coefficients, trends of analytical results compare well with experimental data.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAEROTECH V
Subtitle of host publicationProgressive Aerospace Research
EditorsFairuz I. Romli, D.L. Majid, Faizal Mustapha, Fairuz I. Romli, D.L. Majid, Faizal Mustapha, Renuganth Varatharajoo, Fairuz I. Romli, Kamarul Arifin Ahmad, D.L. Majid, Faizal Mustapha, Renuganth Varatharajoo, Fairuz I. Romli, Kamarul Arifin Ahmad, D.L. Majid, Faizal Mustapha
PublisherTrans Tech Publications Ltd
Pages36-41
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9783038352327, 9783038352327
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014
Externally publishedYes
Event5th AEROTECH conference - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Duration: Oct 29 2014Oct 30 2014

Publication series

NameApplied Mechanics and Materials
Volume629
ISSN (Print)1660-9336
ISSN (Electronic)1662-7482

Conference

Conference5th AEROTECH conference
Country/TerritoryMalaysia
CityKuala Lumpur
Period10/29/1410/30/14

Keywords

  • Aircraft DATCOM
  • Empennages
  • Lift
  • Static stability
  • Winged hybrid airship

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering

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