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February 2009 Intelligence, Low Acoustic Signature UAV Critical Design Review 1 Project ILAS

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February 2009

Intelligence, Low Acoustic Signature

UAV

Critical Design Review

1 Project ILAS

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22.02.09 2 Project ILAS

Team Members Alon Tsin Guy Lehavi Nathanel Vidmayer Genadi Yahnis Immanuel Benita Adva Izhak

Project Supervisor Mr. Dror Artzi

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22.02.09 3 Project ILAS

Contents 1. Introduction.

2. Preliminary Design Recap.

3. Improved Geometrical Layout.

4. Payload Installation.

5. Fuel Cell Feasibility Study.

6. RCS Configuration

7. Performance Calculations.

8. Wing Configuration.

9. UAV Recovery.

10.Layout of UAV Systems.

11.Wind Tunnel Model and Tests.

12.Wind Tunnel Test Results and Analysis.

13.Project Conclusions and Summary.

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22.02.09 4 Project ILAS

Introduction ILAS is a UAV designed for low altitude reconnaissance

missions

The Project Requirements are:

• Easy Launch and Recovery.

• Low Acoustic Signature at 1000 ft Altitude .

• Endurance – 5 hours.

• Payload – 2.5 kg EO Sensor.

• Basic Considerations for Low RCS Configuration

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Preliminary Design Recap Configuration The configuration selected was a Straight Flying Wing with a Vertical Stabilizer.

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The UAV estimated weight at the PDR was 23 Kg.

Weight Estimation

Mass (kg) Distance from nose

(mm)

Mass*distance

Structure 6 570 3420

Engine 1 90 90

Avionics 0.8 150 120

Battery 11.3 295 3333.5

Parachute 0.6 490 294

Payload (EO

Sensor)

3 755 2265

Airbag 0.3 454 136.2

total 23 kg

Engine The engine selected was a AXI 5330/F3A electric engine.

Propulsion

The propulsion method selected at the PDR stage were Electric Batteries , with an

option to use Fuel Cell Technology .

Payload The selected EO Sensor is the T-Stamp (by Controp)

Height 250mm

Diameter 175mm

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Preliminary Design Recap Launch The UAV will be launched via Catapult (Bungee).

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Recovery The UAV will be recovered using a Parachute + Air Bags.

Illustration

Illustration

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Noise Reduction Recommendations

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1. Engine – An electrical engine is preferable.

2. Propeller-

•Reduced/Minimal RPM

•Reduced blade tip speed.

•Increase Number of Blades (Preferably 3 or 4 blades).

•Use tractor propeller configuration (clean flow reduces noise). •Swept back propeller blades

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22.02.09 8 Project ILAS

Preliminary Design Recap Initial Sizing and Calculations

3280 mm

1038 mm

510 mm

21.2[ ]wS m

44.5[ ]cruiseV kts

2

9wing

w

bAR

S

Neutral Point

C.G 490mm 180mm

14.5L

D

34.5[ ]stallV kts

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22.02.09 9 Project ILAS

Preliminary Design Recap Initial System Layout

engine Avionics

Battery

Airbag Parachute

Payload

CG

New Design Outline

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Preliminary Design Recap Initial Geometric Configuration

End of Semester 1

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Improved Geometrical Layout Geometrical Modifications:

-Improved Blended Wing Body.

-Decreasing Fuselage height.

-Removing the vertical

stabilizer

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Payload Installation

• Design for minimal weight.

Requirements

• As simple as possible.

• Extract to achieve optimal Field of View.

• Minimum Drag.

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Payload Installation

First iteration. • Mechanism description:

Rectangular

base

Gears

Rotary actuator Quarter-circle

Rails

Sliding Door

Payload Part Mass [kg]

Base 0.953

Sliding door 0.507

Rails 0.232

Main Rotary Actuator 0.4

Gears 0.1

Tiny Rotary Actuator 0.2

Total estimation 2.3

• Weight table:

Note: The sliding door motion is implemented by a tiny

rotary actuator.

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Payload Installation

• Advantages: – Permits to extract and to fold the payload, Improves Performance. – Permits to extract and fold several times.

• Disadvantages: – Too heavy.

First iteration.

Iteration discarded due to Weight

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Payload Installation

Second iteration.

Part Mass [kg]

Base 0.847

Sliding door 0.507

Rails 0.210

Tiny Rotary Actuator 0.2

Total estimation 1.7

Weight improvement 0.6

• Mechanism description:

The components that were removed:

– A sliding door.

– A system of springs and retainers, permitting only the payload to get in the fuselage.

– A tiny rotary actuator assuring the sliding door closure.

• Weight table:

Note: The weight lowering is due to:

-The absence of a big rotary actuator.

-The absence of a gearing system.

Rectangular

base

Quarter-circle

Rails

Payload

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Payload Installation

• Advantages:

– Less heavy than the first mechanism.

– Simpler Mechanics.

• Disadvantages:

– Heavy.

– Permits only to fold the payload. Forces us to fly with the whole payload out (175x250 [mm]).

Second iteration.

Iteration discarded due to

Aerodynamic Disturbances and Weight

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Payload Installation

Final iteration. • The goal:

– Reduce the mechanism weight.

– Reduce the aerodynamic disturbances.

– Simplify the mechanism.

• The solution we suggest:

No mechanism - The payload will be fixed to the fuselage.

• Advantages:

– Very simple design.

– Lighter than the other iterations.

• Disadvantages:

– Creates aerodynamic disturbances all along the flight.

– Forces us to land the UAV upside down in order to protect the payload from bumps.

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Fuel Cell Feasibility Study

•Fuel cells are miniature power plants that convert the chemical energy

inherent in hydrogen and oxygen into direct-current electricity without

combustion (Which grants better efficiency) .

Introduction

•Hydrogen is pumped on the Anode, and

Oxygen on the Cathode.

•The Catalyst Creates a chemical reaction

that splits the Hydrogen into Protons and

Electrons.

•The Electrons are diverted to an

external circuit , creating electricity.

•The Protons are diverted through the

membrane, forming Water with the

oxygen on the Cathode, also using a

catalyst.

•The process also releases heat.

•Each Fuel Cell produces ~0.7 Volts.

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Fuel Cell Feasibility Study

Fuel Cell Types •Fuel Cells can be categorized by two attributes: Membrane Type (Alkaline,

Phosphoric Acid, Solid Oxide etc.) and Fuel source (Pure Hydrogen, Liquid

Hydrocarbons , Natural Gas, Methanol etc.) .

•Some relevant Fuel Cell types:

•Proton Exchange Membrane fuel cell (PEM)- Operate at relatively low

temperatures (~80 degrees), have high power density, can vary their output

quickly to meet shifts in power demand

•Alkaline Fuel Cells (AFC) – Efficiencies are up to 70 percent. Use potassium

hydroxide as the electrolyte and operate at ~70 degrees. However, they are very

susceptible to carbon contamination, so require pure hydrogen and oxygen.

•Direct Methanol fuel cell (DMFC) - The anode catalyst itself draws the

hydrogen from Liquid Methanol, eliminating the need for a fuel reformer.

Efficiencies of about 40% are expected with this type of fuel cell, which would

typically operate at a temperature between 50-80 degrees.

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Fuel Cell Feasibility Study

Horizon 1000H Fuel Cells Type of fuel cell......................................................PEM

Number of cells 64 ........................................................

Rated power ......................................................1000W

Performance ................................................. 36V @30A

DC voltage 13 ............................................................... V

Purging valve voltage 12 ................................................ V

Blower voltage 12 .......................................................... V

Reactants.........................................Hydrogen and Air

External temperature .....................................5 to 35°C

Max stack temperature 65 ..................................... °C

Composition 99.99% .......................................... dry H2

H2 Pressure ...............................................0.5 atm

Flow rate at rated output ..................................14 l/min

Humidification...........................................self-humidified

Cooling...............................Air (integrated cooling fan(

Weight (with fan & casing 5500 (......................... (grams(

Dimensions ...........................315mm x 92mm x 210mm

Start up time..................................................Immediate

Efficiency of stack....................................45% @ 36V

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Fuel Cell Feasibility Study

Horizon 1000H –Hydrogen Weight Estimation

3 hours – 112 [gr] ~6 liter Tank at 500 bar

+ Accessories 14 l/min,

0.5 Bar 3.5 Liter

High pressure hydrogen tank weight estimation ~ 1.2 kg.

Total weight of the Fuel Cells + Hydrogen tank

~7 kg

(Dimensions are in inches)

Aluminum

Liner

Reinforced

with

Gr/Ep filament

winding

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RCS-radar cross section

How to get low RCS?

•Decreasing the RCS by planning a configuration without external systems, and

placing the systems (including the armament) into the body.

•Radar absorbent material (RAM) has electrical properties similar to free space.

When radar impacts radar absorbent material, the energy acts as though it "sees"

infinite free space instead of a boundary. The absorbed electromagnetic energy is

dissipated as heat and very little energy is reflected.

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RCS-radar cross section

Continuous curves The F/A-22 uses a combination of different ways to keep radar waves from bouncing back to their origin. The most sophisticated system is the use of so-called continuous curvature.

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RCS-radar cross section

RCS analysis with POfacets software

FWD

up

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RCS-radar cross section

up

FWD

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Performance Calculations

Performance Calculations - Contents

•Flight Envelope and Maneuver Graphs.

•Elevon + Splitter Design.

•Stability and Control.

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Performance Calculations

Performance Calculations

---Ps Lines

--- Energy Height Lines

--- CAS Lines

Flight Zone

--- Load Number

--- Turn Radius (ft)

--- Ps turn

Flight Zone

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Performance Calculations

Control Surfaces ILAS UAV is designed as a Flying-Wing Tailless configuration. In addition,

ILAS is launched and recovered using a catapult and a parachute

(respectively), which obsoletes the need in flaps.

Therefore, the only control surfaces on the UAV will be Elevons: Rudders

+ Elevators with Splitters.

FWD

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Performance Calculations

• Assumptions (Customer requirements):

– Roll Rate 40-70 deg/sec

– Yaw Rate 20-60 deg/sec

– Sideslip Angle = 11 deg

– Maximum Elevon Angles : 15 deg.

– Splitter Design

– Swept Back Wings (11 degrees).

– Equations

Elevon Design

p sr a

n n p nr n sa

a L s

n a n s

C C C p C r C C

C C C p C r C C

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Performance Calculations

Elevon Design

First Iteration:

Roll Rate = 40 deg/sec

Yaw Rate = 20 deg/sec

Elevon Width = 70mm.

Length = 190mm

Width = 70mm

Split angle = 5 deg

Second Iteration:

Roll Rate = 50 deg/sec

Yaw Rate = 40 deg/sec

Elevon Width = 70mm

Length =220mm

Width = 70mm

Split angle = 6 deg

Third Iteration:

Roll Rate = 70 deg/sec

Yaw Rate = 60 deg/sec

Elevon Width = 70mm

Length = 320mm

Width = 70mm

Split angle = 9 deg

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Performance Calculations

Elevon Design – Chosen Configuration

Length = 320mm

Width = 70mm

Split angle = 9 deg

Maximal Roll Rate = 70deg/sec

Yaw Rate = 60deg/sec

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Performance Calculations

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Original

Transfer

Function 2 2

( ) 0.71( 0.104)( 4.9587)

( ) ( 0.0175 0.39)( 5.2 47.89)e

s s s

s s s s s

0.014

0.625

ph

ph

0.376

6.92

sp

sp

0 100 200 300 400 500 600-0.15

-0.1

-0.05

0

0.05

0.1

Step Response

Time (sec)

Am

plit

ude“Short Period” Reaction

“Phugoid” Reaction

Stability and Control - Longitudinal

Underdamped!

Adding a standard control loop

(s+20)

(s+200)

Zero-Pole

num(s)

den(s)

Transfer Fcn1

10

s+10

Transfer FcnStep Scope

1

s

Integrator

1

Gain2

30

Gain1

30

Gain

com ecome e q

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Performance Calculations

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Stability and Control - Longitudinal

New Closed Loop Step

Response

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 80

0.1

0.2

0.3

0.4

0.5

0.6

0.7

0.8

0.9

1

Step Response

Time (sec)

Am

plit

ude

com

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Performance Calculations

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Stability and Control - Lateral

Open Loop

Transfer

Function

2

4 3 2

( ) 12.95 2.422 10.1

( ) 9.677 18.96 85.24 0.1127a

s s s

s s s s s

0.168

3.14

0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 60000

0.5

1

1.5

2

2.5x 10

5 Step Response

Time (sec)

Am

plit

ude

Unstable!

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Performance Calculations

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Stability and Control - Lateral

Pole-Zero Map

Real Axis

Imagin

ary

Axis

-9 -8 -7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1-4

-3

-2

-1

0

1

2

3

4

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 90

0.2

0.4

0.6

0.8

1

1.2

1.4

Step Response

Time (sec)

Am

plit

ude

num(s)

den(s)

Transfer Fcn1

10

s+10

Transfer Fcn

1

s

Integrator

1

Gain2

-K-

Gain1

4.6

Gain

com e coma ap

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Wing Configuration

General Configuration – comparison table:

Disadvantages Advantages Configuration

Requires large fuselage volume

Fuselage is not subjected to any bending moment of the wing

minimizes fuselage weight

Torsion Box

Heavy configuration Drag reduction at high speeds Ring Frames

less stronger than the first structure

* Bending moment is carried by a beam that connects the two wing

panels

*Less fuselage volume

Bending Beam

“compromise” between 2 first configurations

Drag penalty at high speeds

Lightest configuration Strut Braced

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Wing Configuration

General Wing Configuration – Leading Principles: * Lift forces on the wing produce a large bending moment at the Wing Root, requiring a strong wing structure * Structural simplicity * Light weight * Maintainability and Availability * Lack of pilot and passengers allows passing a beam through the fuselage Bending Beam

Configuration

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Wing Configuration

* A circular beam (0.35m length) was chosen * The circular beam is attached to the wing skin by 4 “C”shaped (1m length) beams. * 2 ring profile shaped beams around the wing skin

4 “c” shaped

beams

Circular

beam

2 Ring profile

shaped beams

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Wing Configuration

Computing required thickness of a beam with circular section: * The beam is located as closest as possible to 33% cord (p.c) in a way that matches the UAV components layout external diameter=Dbeam=55mm=0.055m

max max 2 23 450.08L n W kg g N

Trapezoidal and elliptical wing lift distribution:

55mm

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Wing Configuration

0x x lpx x

PF

max

( )

max

4 4 7 4 4

3280 / 2 1.642

225.042

0.553

( 0) 1243

55 / 2 27.5 0.0275

sec : ( ) (5.72 10 )4 4

m

p for linear lift distribution

bl mm m

LP concentrate force N

lX m

lM M x P N m

B mm mm m

moment of inertia for circular tion I B A A m

max

max

7 4 4

5

7 4 2 7 4 2

124 0.0275ax :

(5.72 10 )4

4.3 4.3 10

(5.72 10 ) (5.72 10 )

z

M y N m mbending stress

Ix A m

N kg

x A m x A mm

A

B

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Wing Configuration

steel Aluminum 2024

93

2

2 2 5 3

5 3

3

: 2700 10

: 70 700

26.73

: 0.77

: ( ) 4.76 10

: 4.76 10 2700 0.13

kgdensity

mm

kgyield stress Mpa

mm

A mm

thickness B A mm

beamvolume l B A x m

kgmass x m kg

m

steel vs. aluminum beam comparison

93

2

2 2 5 3

5 3

3

: 7800 10

: 250 2500

27.3

: 0.2

0.8

: ( ) 4.76

: 4.76 7800 0.37

kgdensity

mm

kgyield stress Mpa

mm

A mm

thickness B A mm

mm

beamvolume l B A m

kgmass m kg

m

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Wing Configuration

Computing the “C” beam thickness Assumptions: 1. Beam height (a) decreases linearily through the wing 2. Flanges length (b) is constant through the wing 3. Distance between 2 beams is constant – 55mm (diameter of circular beam)

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Wing Configuration

2

3 2

2

2

2

2 2( )

( )3 3

F lP

PF

l

P Pf x x

l l

P P PlM x x x Px

l l

0x x lpx x

PF

( ) :

0 : 110

: 30

80

80( ) 110

a x with linearity assumption

x a mm

x l a mm

ml

a x xl

2

1 2 3

2 3

1 2

3 32

1 2

3 32

( ) :

2( )

2 4

( 2 )( )

12 12 2

( 2 )( )

6 3

I x moment of inertia

I I d A

I I I I

I I

I I I

a t t tb a tI I bt

a t t tbI a t bt

assumption:

b=10mm

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Wing Configuration

sec :

( ) ( )( )

( )

( ) :

0 : 55

: 15

40

40( ) 55

bending moment in tion through the beam

M x y xx

I x

y x decreases linearily

x y mm

x l y mm

ml

y x xl

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Wing Configuration

Aluminum Composite material – Carbon Epoxy

2

3

700 /

2730

yield

al

kg mm

kgm

2

3

6000 /

1600

yield

comp

kg mm

kgm

for both materials: sigma yield > max bending stress (t=1mm)

choosing the lighter material

Carbon – Epoxy beams

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Wing Configuration

“C” shaped beams weight:

3 9 3 5 3

0

5 3

3

sec :

2 ( )

80( 110) 2 ( )

1 10

80( ) 128

:

( ) 88 [ ] 88 10 [ ] 8.8 10 [ ]

:

1600 8.8 10 0.14

l

composite

beam tion area

A at t b t

A x t t b tl

t mm b mm

A x xl

beam volume

V A x dx l mm l m m

beam weight

kgm V m kg

m

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Wing Configuration

option 5

option 4

option 3 option 2 option 1

Option was cancelled due

to complicated

manufacturing process

0.75 0.9 0.83 0.75 skin weight

[kg]

0.69 0.41 0.55 0.41 Beams weight

[kg]

0 0.72 0.54 1.08 Foam weight

[kg]

1.44 1.95 1.8 2.16 Total per Wing

5 Configurations for wing filling:

1mm

Gr/Ep

Honeycomb nomex

Hollow wing with sandwich skin (honey comb) 1.2mm

Gr/Ep

Kalkar

1mm

Gr/Ep

Honeycomb

nomex

1.2mm

Gr/Ep

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UAV Recovery

Parameter Value Units Mass of UAV 25.00 kg Descent Velocity 5.00 m/s Drag Coefficient 0.70 Parachute Filling Parameter 8.00 Surface Area Required 22.88 m^2 Nominal Parachute Diameter =Do 5.40 m Infalted Diameter=Dp=0.66Do 3.56 m

The fabric chosen is 498E-Type-G. The total canopy weight : 750grams.

Adding strings and a case brings the total weight to : 1kg.

Assuming a packing density of , the total volume required:

3570

kg

m

Parachute Size Estimation

1.4 litres

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UAV Recovery

Parachute Canopy Shape Selection

Hemispherical Cross

0.620.77 0.60.78

Oscillations ( avg )

SParachute

Opening Force Factor ~1.6g ~1.2g

00 3o

222.85 m

010 15o

222.85 m

0DC

The Cross shaped canopy minimizes the oscillations , and reduces the impact

from the inflation of the canopy on the airframe.

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UAV Recovery Parachute Doors

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UAV Recovery

The Air-Bag was

estimated based on

the SkyLite-B airbag :

ILAS SkyLite B

25 8 Weight [Kg]

30 9 Inflated Volume [litres]

200 60 Airbag Weight [ grams]

1.5 0.47 Pack volume [litres]

Air Bag Door

Air Bag System

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UAV Recovery

•The EO sensor remains

out of the fuselage for

the entire flight.

•Therefore, before

landing, ILAS will roll

over, and then initiate

the landing process.

•The Cross-Canopied

Parachute will eject , and

at the same time the

Airbag will inflate.

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Layout of UAV Systems

Assembly Process 1. Closing the top of the fuselage: 2. Inserting the Batteries 3. Assembling the Wings

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Layout of UAV Systems

Layout Top View

Payload

Batteries

Airbag

Parachute Beam Mount

FWD

Avionics

Batteries

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Layout of UAV Systems

Motor Cooling Scoop (NACA Scoop)

FWD

UP

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Layout of UAV Systems

Layout Side View

Payload Parachute

Batteries

Airbag

Engine

& Avionics

X ( m ) Mass (Kg ) X*Mass

Engine 0.100 0.652 0.065

Avionics 0.144 0.4 0.058

Air Bag 0.251 0.45 0.113

Batteries 0.251 9.8 2.460

Beam 0.370 0.242 0.090

Payload 0.350 3 1.989

Parachute 0.6 1 0.483

Wings 0.278 2.5 0.694

Fuselage 0.455 4 1.82

Contingency 0.407 1 0.407

CG 335

Total Mass 23.044

C.G Location : 335 [mm] from the nose

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Wind Tunnel Model and Tests

Model Production – Rapid Prototyping

Rapid prototyping takes virtual designs from CAD files, transforms them into thin, virtual,

horizontal cross-sections and then creates each cross-section in physical space, one after the

next until the model is finished.

The techniques use two materials in the course of constructing parts. The first material is the part material and the second is the support material

(to support overhanging features during construction). The support material is later removed by heat or dissolved away with a

solvent or water.

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Wind Tunnel Model and Tests

Model Creation – Rapid Prototyping A Rapid Prototyping model can

be directly created by a simple

STL CAD file, requiring no

drawings or other views.

Note: the connector rods were

manufactured from Aluminum

using a CNC machine.

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Wind Tunnel Model and Tests

Model Creation – Rapid Prototyping

Rapid prototyping part

Solidworks part

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Wind Tunnel Model and Tests

Wind Tunnel Model

15cm

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Wind Tunnel Model and Tests

Rapid Prototyping – Pro’s and Con’s

Pro’s:

1. Easy and fast Manufacturing.

2. Low cost (about 1/3 cost of an Aluminum model).

3. Good for low-speed Wind tunnel testing

Con’s

1. Made from weaker material than the Aluminum models.

2. There is a possibility of model creeping after a while, causing

structural deformations.

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Wind Tunnel Model and Tests

Wind Tunnel Test Plan

Longitudinal : 1.Angle of attack scanning at (-4)-:-(13) degrees.

1a.Producing a Lift coefficient VS AOA Graph.

1b.Producing a Pitch Moment VS AOA Graph.

2. Finding the longitudinal Neutral Point.

Lateral : 3. Sideslip Angle Scan at 0-11 degrees.

3a. Elevons at 20 degrees opening.

3b. Elevons at 15 degrees opening.

3c. Elevons at 10 degrees opening.

3d. Splitters (Left Elevon – 15 degrees).

3d1. Splitters at 15 degrees.

3d2. Splitters at 20 degrees.

3d3. Splitters at 25 degrees.

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Wind Tunnel - Results and Analysis

Wind Tunnel Test Photos

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Wind Tunnel - Results and Analysis

Balance Error or How the Nobel Slipped away…

Discovery of Negative Drag!

Wind Tunnel

Balance Problem!

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Wind Tunnel - Results and Analysis

-4 -2 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14-0.4

-0.2

0

0.2

0.4

0.6

0.8

1

1.2

AOA [deg]

Lift

Coeff

icie

nt

Lift coefficient Vs AOA : Experimental value vs. theoretical :

Theoretical graph : 4.8LC

Experiment : 3.6LC

Re=300,000

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Theory : Assuming a cruise velocity of , required is 0.447, which will be achieved at An AOA of .

/22m s LC6O

5.89O

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Wind Tunnel - Results and Analysis

Experiment : The desired coefficient is achieved at an AOA of

Lift Coefficient For cruise :

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Experiment: Results indicated The stall AOA at 12.83 degrees.

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Wind Tunnel - Results and Analysis

Theory: The analysis indicated a stall AOA of 13 degrees

Stall Angle of Attack

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Experiment: The maximal L/D is 18.87 , at an AOA of 6.64O

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Wind Tunnel - Results and Analysis L/D Ratio:

Theory: Analysis indicated that the maximal L/D will be 20 .

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Pitch Moment Vs AOA : Experimental value vs. theoretical :

-4 -2 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 140.015

0.02

0.025

0.03

0.035

0.04

0.045

0.05

0.055

0.06

0.065

AOA [deg]

Pitch M

om

ent

Coeff

icie

nt

Theory : Non Linear Experiment : Linear

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Wind Tunnel - Results and Analysis

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Graph of . Contrary to the reflex theory , the graph is linear , thus the neutral Point Is constant !

( )M LC C

The neutral point is constant , and located from the nose. It doesn’t move when The elevators are engaged – the lines are parallel : , thus the Neutral Point is Fixed.

NX 35.5cm

tanM

L

CCons t

C

Pitch Moment Vs CL :

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Wind Tunnel - Results and Analysis

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Ailerons : When activated differentially , the control surfaces act as ailerons. The following graphs show the effect of different ailerons angles on the Roll Moment. The results show that the Roll Moment is symmetric when the surfaces are neutral , which Indicates a symmetric plane , and that the trend is positive -> as predicted. A positive aileron Tilt causes a positive ( CW ) Roll Moment.

0O

a 15O

a 20O

a

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Wind Tunnel - Results and Analysis

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Splitters: The Splitters can be activated individually, causing Yaw and Roll moments. During our Experiment , we tested 3 splitter angles : 0 , 15 , 20 , 25 degrees. The results show that opening the right splitter at 25 deg , Produces a yaw moment twice the size of the Y.M produced with Neutral control surfaces. However , the moment is negligible Compared to the Roll Moment produced by the splitter. The Roll Moment increases with the splitter angle. Opening a splitter on the right wing Produces a positive ( CW ) Roll Moment.

25O

S 25O

S 0O

S 0O

S

Wind Tunnel - Results and Analysis

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Project Summary and Conclusions

Requirements VS Achievements

1. Low Acoustic Signature – This requirement was achieved via using an

electric engine, a 3-bladed propeller and a low

interference design.

2. Easy Launch and Recovery – The UAV is launched with a bungee

catapult and recovered via parachute,

obsolescing the need for a runway ,

sophisticated machinery or a large crew.

3. Endurance of 5 Hours – This objective was not met, as the design only

allowed 3 hours of endurance due to weight and

space restrictions.

4. EO Sensor of 2.5 kg - The T-stamp EO sensor fulfills the requirement.

5. Low RCS Configuration – the flying wing configuration has a low RCS .

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Project Summary and Conclusions

We would like to thank the following people:

Professor Gil Iosilevskii

Professor Rimon Arieli

Professor Arthur Grunwald

Dr. Ehud Kroll

Mr. Moti Ringel

Mr. Marcel Leventer.

Mr. Prosper Shushan.

Mrs. Henia Flor.

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Project Summary and Conclusions

Questions?