Aerodynamic performance analysis of fixed wing space drones in different solar system bodies

摘要

Planetary and lunar bodies within the solar system are examined for their physical and atmospheric features. The parameters that need consideration for the planetary examination are density, viscosity, pressure, temperature, and gravity. The purpose of this study is to analyze and compare the forces, sizing parameters, aerodynamic coefficients, and performance of fixed wing drones on several targeted solar bodies. In order to study the aerodynamic performance on certain solar bodies, a tilt rotor unmanned air vehicle (UAV) and a fixed wing micro air vehicle (MAV) with Inverse Zimmerman planform are designated for analyses. Also, an analysis was performed for a conventional fixed wing rectangular wing shape. The effects of different Reynolds numbers on the aerodynamic performance of fixed wing drones and the sizing of fixed wing drones for different solar bodies are investigated . The analyses performed during the study lead to the optimization of the sizing process for fixed wing drones on targeted solar bodies with different atmospheric and physical properties. In order to design optimized fixed wing drones capable of flying on other planets and moons, a comparison between the proposed values is necessary.