Under complex flight conditions,such as obstacle avoidance and extreme sea state,wing-in-ground(WIG)effect aircraft need to ascend to higher altitudes,resulting in the disappearance of the ground effect.A design of hi...Under complex flight conditions,such as obstacle avoidance and extreme sea state,wing-in-ground(WIG)effect aircraft need to ascend to higher altitudes,resulting in the disappearance of the ground effect.A design of high-speed WIG airfoil considering non-ground effect is carried out by a novel two-step inverse airfoil design method that combines conditional generative adversarial network(CGAN)and artificial neural network(ANN).The CGAN model is employed to generate a variety of airfoil designs that satisfy the desired lift-drag ratios in both ground effect and non-ground effect conditions.Subsequently,the ANN model is utilized to forecast aerodynamic parameters of the generated airfoils.The results indicate that the CGAN model contributes to a high accuracy rate for airfoil design and enables the creation of novel airfoil designs.Furthermore,it demonstrates high accuracy in predicting aerodynamic parameters of these airfoils due to the ANN model.This method eliminates the necessity for numerical simulations and experimental testing through the design procedure,showcasing notable efficiency.The analysis of airfoils generated by the CGAN model shows that airfoils exhibiting high lift-drag ratios under both flight conditions typically have cambers of among[0.08c,0.105c],with the positions of maximum camber occurring among[0.35c,0.5c]of the chord length,and the leading-edge radiuses of these airfoils primarily cluster among[0.008c,0.025c]展开更多
Under the absolute coordinate system, the unsteady Reynolds averaged Navier-Stokes(URANS)equations and the k-ω SST turbulence model are solved using the finite volume method to simulate the aerodynamic characteristic...Under the absolute coordinate system, the unsteady Reynolds averaged Navier-Stokes(URANS)equations and the k-ω SST turbulence model are solved using the finite volume method to simulate the aerodynamic characteristics of large seaplane flying with the ground-effect above wavy surface. The velocity inlet wave-making method and the volume of fluid model are used to accurately simulate the linear regular waves and to precisely capture the free surface. This paper studies the influence of the sideslip angle on the aerodynamic characteristics of large seaplane when it is cruising above wavy water. The results show that the wave surface mainly affects the pressure distribution on the lower surface of the wing. When the sideslip angle varies from 0° to 8°,the varying of frequency of aerodynamic forces is consistent with the wave encounter frequency,and both periods are 0.6 s. With the increase of the sideslip angle,the lift coefficient and the pitching moment coefficient decrease. However,when the sideslip angle is smaller than 4°,the decrease amplitude is small,and the significant decrease occurs above 4° and during the whole process of the change of sideslip angle,the aerodynamic fluctuation amplitude is almost unchanged. As the drag coefficient increases with the increase of sideslip angle,significant increase also occurs when the value is greater than4°,and the fluctuation amplitude does not show any correlations. The rolling moment coefficient and yaw moment coefficient increase with the increase of the sideslip angle,and the fluctuation amplitudes of both increase linearly with the increase of the sideslip angle.展开更多
This paper presents a high-speed ground effect vehicle(HS-GEV)used specifically for maritime transportation.Given the limitations of current vessels,including various types of watercraft and high-speed boats,in fulfil...This paper presents a high-speed ground effect vehicle(HS-GEV)used specifically for maritime transportation.Given the limitations of current vessels,including various types of watercraft and high-speed boats,in fulfilling of needs in different maritime transportation scenarios,the HS-GEV emerges as a promising solution to address unmet requirements.To efficiently accomplish maritime transportation missions with quickness and safety,several critical features are emphasized,including short take-off on water,flight maneuverability and flight stability.The key techniques required to achieve these features,as well as recent progress highlights,are introduced.Following and promoting these crucial techniques is also suggested as a future step to improve HS-GEV performance.With its predominant features,the HS-GEV holds immense application value in enhancing a high-speed maritime transportation system that aligns with the evolving needs of the real world.展开更多
基金supported by the Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions,the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.ILA220101A23)CARDC Fundamental and Frontier Technology Research Fund(No.PJD20200210)the Aeronautical Science Foundation of China(No.20200023052002).
文摘Under complex flight conditions,such as obstacle avoidance and extreme sea state,wing-in-ground(WIG)effect aircraft need to ascend to higher altitudes,resulting in the disappearance of the ground effect.A design of high-speed WIG airfoil considering non-ground effect is carried out by a novel two-step inverse airfoil design method that combines conditional generative adversarial network(CGAN)and artificial neural network(ANN).The CGAN model is employed to generate a variety of airfoil designs that satisfy the desired lift-drag ratios in both ground effect and non-ground effect conditions.Subsequently,the ANN model is utilized to forecast aerodynamic parameters of the generated airfoils.The results indicate that the CGAN model contributes to a high accuracy rate for airfoil design and enables the creation of novel airfoil designs.Furthermore,it demonstrates high accuracy in predicting aerodynamic parameters of these airfoils due to the ANN model.This method eliminates the necessity for numerical simulations and experimental testing through the design procedure,showcasing notable efficiency.The analysis of airfoils generated by the CGAN model shows that airfoils exhibiting high lift-drag ratios under both flight conditions typically have cambers of among[0.08c,0.105c],with the positions of maximum camber occurring among[0.35c,0.5c]of the chord length,and the leading-edge radiuses of these airfoils primarily cluster among[0.008c,0.025c]
文摘Under the absolute coordinate system, the unsteady Reynolds averaged Navier-Stokes(URANS)equations and the k-ω SST turbulence model are solved using the finite volume method to simulate the aerodynamic characteristics of large seaplane flying with the ground-effect above wavy surface. The velocity inlet wave-making method and the volume of fluid model are used to accurately simulate the linear regular waves and to precisely capture the free surface. This paper studies the influence of the sideslip angle on the aerodynamic characteristics of large seaplane when it is cruising above wavy water. The results show that the wave surface mainly affects the pressure distribution on the lower surface of the wing. When the sideslip angle varies from 0° to 8°,the varying of frequency of aerodynamic forces is consistent with the wave encounter frequency,and both periods are 0.6 s. With the increase of the sideslip angle,the lift coefficient and the pitching moment coefficient decrease. However,when the sideslip angle is smaller than 4°,the decrease amplitude is small,and the significant decrease occurs above 4° and during the whole process of the change of sideslip angle,the aerodynamic fluctuation amplitude is almost unchanged. As the drag coefficient increases with the increase of sideslip angle,significant increase also occurs when the value is greater than4°,and the fluctuation amplitude does not show any correlations. The rolling moment coefficient and yaw moment coefficient increase with the increase of the sideslip angle,and the fluctuation amplitudes of both increase linearly with the increase of the sideslip angle.
基金supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities[No.ILA 22012]CARDC Fundamental and Frontier Technology Research Found[No.PJD20200210].
文摘This paper presents a high-speed ground effect vehicle(HS-GEV)used specifically for maritime transportation.Given the limitations of current vessels,including various types of watercraft and high-speed boats,in fulfilling of needs in different maritime transportation scenarios,the HS-GEV emerges as a promising solution to address unmet requirements.To efficiently accomplish maritime transportation missions with quickness and safety,several critical features are emphasized,including short take-off on water,flight maneuverability and flight stability.The key techniques required to achieve these features,as well as recent progress highlights,are introduced.Following and promoting these crucial techniques is also suggested as a future step to improve HS-GEV performance.With its predominant features,the HS-GEV holds immense application value in enhancing a high-speed maritime transportation system that aligns with the evolving needs of the real world.
