@inproceedings{6911f96f31574a559705bd31b699862c,
title = "Computational analysis of a prototype martian rotorcraft experiment",
abstract = "This paper presents Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes calculations for a prototype Martian rotorcraft. The computations are intended for comparison with an ongoing Mars rotor hover test at NASA Ames Research Center. These computational simulations present a new and challenging problem, since rotors that operate on Mars will experience a unique low Reynolds number and high Mach number environment. Computed results for the 3-D rotor differ substantially from 2-D sectional computations in that the 3-D results exhibit a stall delay phenomenon caused by rotational forces along the blade span. Computational results have yet to be compared to experimental data, but computed performance predictions match the experimental design goals fairly well. In addition, the computed results provide a high level of detail in the rotor wake and blade surface aerodynamics. These details provide an important supplement to the expected experimental performance data.",
author = "Corfeld, {Kelly J.} and Strawn, {Roger C.} and Long, {Lyle N.}",
year = "2002",
doi = "10.2514/6.2002-2815",
language = "English (US)",
isbn = "9781624101106",
series = "20th AIAA Applied Aerodynamics Conference",
publisher = "American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc.",
booktitle = "20th AIAA Applied Aerodynamics Conference",
note = "20th AIAA Applied Aerodynamics Conference 2002 ; Conference date: 24-06-2002 Through 26-06-2002",
}