Development of a Novel Robotic Wave Morphing Surface for Assessing the Aerodynamics of Wing-in-Ground (WIG) Craft

  • Jooi Albano
  • , Yang Liu
  • , Guoqing Zhang
  • , Long Wang

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Abstract

This paper presents an experimental study to characterize the aerodynamic properties of Wing-in-Ground (WIG) Craft under complex ground effects caused by highly dynamic sea wave surfaces. To experimentally assess the aerodynamic performances of a WIG craft under controlled wave conditions, a robotic wave morphing surface (RWMS) was designed and developed, capable of generating surface waves of various lengths, heights, and frequencies. To demonstrate the RWMS system, a series of wind tunnel experiments were conducted, such as particle imaging velocimetry (PIV) measurements, to characterize the aerodynamic properties of a NACA 0012 airfoil model mounted over the RWMS under different wind and wave conditions.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAIAA Science and Technology Forum and Exposition, AIAA SciTech Forum 2025
DOIs
StatePublished - 2025
EventAIAA Science and Technology Forum and Exposition, AIAA SciTech Forum 2025 - Orlando, United States
Duration: 6 Jan 202510 Jan 2025

Publication series

NameAIAA Science and Technology Forum and Exposition, AIAA SciTech Forum 2025

Conference

ConferenceAIAA Science and Technology Forum and Exposition, AIAA SciTech Forum 2025
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityOrlando
Period6/01/2510/01/25

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