Project Details
Projekt
Aerodynamic coupling of propulsion, airframe, and control surfaces for aircraft with distributed and inte-grated propulsion systems (A03)
Subject Area
Fluid Mechanics
Term
since 2023
Project identifier
Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Project number 498601949
The project will investigate the synergetic use of propulsion concepts to provide thrust and simultaneously support the flight control functionalities by detailed aerodynamic studies on a full configuration level based on tailored high fidelity simulation methods. Building up on the conceptual design input information, CAD representations of all three configurations 1a, 1b, and 2a are generated and provided. The aerodynamic investigations will deliver aerodynamic performance figures, but also reveal deceive interference phenomena for the wing-mounted distributed propulsion concepts as well as for the rear-mounted BLI and strut based installation of the jet engine. Moreover, this project provides the input for flight mechanical assessments of all three propulsion integration concepts. Technology advancements from other projects on a component level will be integrated and assessed.
DFG Programme
CRC/Transregios
Applicant Institution
Technische Universität Braunschweig
Project Heads
Dr.-Ing. Cornelia Grabe; Professor Dr.-Ing. Ralf Rudnik
