Designing an Aerodynamic Shell for the Kennesaw all Weather Autonomous Drone III
Disciplines
Aerodynamics and Fluid Mechanics | Aeronautical Vehicles
Abstract (300 words maximum)
This research details the creation of shell for the Kennesaw all Weather Autonomous Drone III (KWAD III) that is designed to be both aerodynamic and weatherproof, suited for KWAD III’s mission profile as a large, eight-rotor unmanned aerial vehicle. Several airfoil-based and real-world designs are tested using computational fluid dynamics to determine which has the highest aerodynamic efficiency (lift/drag), and then this most efficient design is adjusted for even greater aerodynamic efficiency. Once an acceptable design is reached, a prototype is created with considerations for material choice, manufacturability, mission parameters, and water-resistance. After these requirements are completed, this data is shared with the rest of the KWAD III team to create a functioning shell for KWAD III.
Academic department under which the project should be listed
SPCEET - Engineering Technology
Primary Investigator (PI) Name
Dr. Adeel Khalid
Designing an Aerodynamic Shell for the Kennesaw all Weather Autonomous Drone III
This research details the creation of shell for the Kennesaw all Weather Autonomous Drone III (KWAD III) that is designed to be both aerodynamic and weatherproof, suited for KWAD III’s mission profile as a large, eight-rotor unmanned aerial vehicle. Several airfoil-based and real-world designs are tested using computational fluid dynamics to determine which has the highest aerodynamic efficiency (lift/drag), and then this most efficient design is adjusted for even greater aerodynamic efficiency. Once an acceptable design is reached, a prototype is created with considerations for material choice, manufacturability, mission parameters, and water-resistance. After these requirements are completed, this data is shared with the rest of the KWAD III team to create a functioning shell for KWAD III.