A numerical investigation of the aerodynamic and aeroacoustic interactions between components of a multi-rotor vehicle for urban air mobility

Y Li, Z Ma, P Zhou, S Zhong, X Zhang - Journal of Sound and Vibration, 2024 - Elsevier
In this work, we conduct a numerical investigation of a hexacopter for urban air mobility,
emphasizing the interactional effect between different components of the vehicle on the …

Scalability of mach number effects on noise emitted by side-by-side propellers

C Poggi, G Bernardini, M Gennaretti, R Camussi - Applied Sciences, 2022 - mdpi.com
This paper presents a numerical investigation of noise radiated by two side-by-side
propellers, suitable for Distributed-Electric-Propulsion concepts. The focus is on the …

Numerical Investigation and Validation of Noise Sources of a Distributed Propulsion System

R Wickersheim, M Keßler, J Sembowski, D Bongen… - AIAA Journal, 2024 - arc.aiaa.org
This study delves into the exploration of a distributed propulsion system consisting of three
co-rotating propellers in front of a high-lift wing system, with a primary focus on …

Aerodynamic performance of mutual interaction tandem propellers with ducted UAV

M Rostami, A hamzeh Farajollahi - Aerospace Science and Technology, 2021 - Elsevier
This paper describes progress made on the new design and analysis of a twin-propeller
(front and rear) with duct. Major advantage of this design is that the Unmanned Aerial …

[HTML][HTML] Performance analysis and flow mechanism of channel wing considering propeller slipstream

M **aoxuan, XU Ziyi, M Chang, BAI Junqiang - Chinese Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
The development of the Urban Air Mobility concept has proposed stringent requirements for
the fixed-wing vehicle's Short/Vertical Take-Off and Landing (S/VTOL) performance. With its …

[HTML][HTML] Impact of aerodynamic interactions on aeroelastic stability of wing-propeller systems

N Böhnisch, C Braun, P Marzocca, V Muscarello - Applied Sciences, 2024 - mdpi.com
This paper presents initial findings from aeroelastic studies conducted on a wing-propeller
model, aimed at evaluating the impact of aerodynamic interactions on wing flutter …

Aeroacoustic analysis of wing-mounted propeller arrays

C Poggi, G Bernardini, M Gennaretti - AIAA Aviation 2021 Forum, 2021 - arc.aiaa.org
View Video Presentation: https://doi. org/10.2514/6.2021-2236. vid This paper deals with a
numerical investigation on aerodynamics and aerocoustics of multi-propeller/wing …

Noise Prediction of a Distributed Propulsion System Using the Actuator Line Method

R Wickersheim, M Keßler, E Krämer - AIAA Journal, 2024 - arc.aiaa.org
Within this study, the capability of the actuator line method to simulate the noise of a high-lift
distributed propulsion system is investigated. Therefore, the blades of three tractor …

Dynamic modeling and analysis of tilt-wing electric vertical take-off and landing vehicles

MS May, D Milz, G Looye - AIAA SciTech 2022 Forum, 2022 - arc.aiaa.org
View Video Presentation: https://doi. org/10.2514/6.2022-0263. vid Electric vertical take-off
and landing (eVTOL) aircraft enable new transport options in regional and urban air mobility …

Mid-fidelity aero-propulsive coupling approach for distributed propulsion aircraft

Y Ma, C Wang, Z Han, Y Wang - Aerospace Science and Technology, 2025 - Elsevier
The growing demand for more efficient aircraft has made the development of innovative
designs critical. Distributed propeller aircraft configurations are among the most promising …