[HTML][HTML] Review of Key Technologies of Rotary-Wing Mars UAVs for Mars Exploration

P Zhao, R Li, P Wu, H Liu, X Gao, Z Deng - Inventions, 2023 - mdpi.com
The sparse atmosphere on the surface of Mars provides the necessary flight conditions for
Mars unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to perform low-altitude flights. This work presents a …

Airfoil optimization for rotors operating in the ultra-low Reynolds number regime

M Carreño Ruiz, L Renzulli, D D'Ambrosio - Physics of Fluids, 2023 - pubs.aip.org
Ultra-low Reynolds number aerodynamics has gained significant attention in recent times,
primarily due to the proliferation of micro-aerial vehicles and their utilization in low-density …

Influence of cavitation on vortical structures and energy loss in a waterjet pump

B Gong, C Feng, N Li, X Ouyang, J Yin, D Wang - Physics of Fluids, 2024 - pubs.aip.org
Cavitation-induced vortex and energy loss are critical topics in the field of hydraulic
machinery. Through a combination of experimental and numerical analysis, this paper …

[HTML][HTML] Analysis of aerodynamic characteristics of propeller systems based on Martian atmospheric environment

W Zhang, B Xu, H Zhang, C Xiang, W Fan, Z Zhao - drones, 2023 - mdpi.com
Compared to detection methods employed by Mars rovers and orbiters, the employment of
Mars UAVs presents clear advantages. However, the unique atmospheric conditions on …

[HTML][HTML] Unsteady CFD simulation of a rotor blade under various wind conditions

S Kasmaiee, S Kasmaiee, A Farshad - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
Wind and gusts can significantly impact the performance of rotors and turbines. The transient
behavior of the rotor should be carefully examined to account for these effects. This paper …

Soft-landing dynamics of a type of four-legged space lander

T Shi, YP Yang, Z Zhang, C Liu, C Liu, D Ma - Aerospace Science and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Analyzing the landing dynamics response is essential for enhancing the success rate of
surface explorations on celestial bodies like Mars, the moon, and asteroids. This paper …

Hybrid fidelity optimization of efficient airfoils and rotors in ultra-low reynolds numbers conditions

M Carreno Ruiz, D D'Ambrosio - AIAA SCITECH 2023 Forum, 2023 - arc.aiaa.org
View Video Presentation: https://doi. org/10.2514/6.2023-0652. vid The unmanned aerial
systems (UAS) design for flight in the Martian atmosphere is thriving. This paper discusses …

ROT8: A Matlab App for Low Reynolds number Airfoil and Rotor Aerodynamic Design

M Carreno Ruiz, D D'Ambrosio - AIAA AVIATION 2023 Forum, 2023 - arc.aiaa.org
View Video Presentation: https://doi. org/10.2514/6.2023-3379. vid The proposed software
aims to solve the increase in demand for rotor design modules generated by the exponential …

Polymer-ceramic pressure-sensitive paint with high pressure sensitivity and pressure-sensitivity constancy in low-pressure environments

J Wu, Z Huang, D Kong, F Huang - Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, 2024 - Elsevier
The accurate measurement of tiny pressure variations in low-pressure environments
requires pressure-sensitive paint (PSP) with high pressure sensitivity and pressure …

Experimental Validation of Virtual Wind Tunnel Testing for Ultra-low Reynolds Numbers Flows

M Carreño Ruiz, D D'Ambrosio - Aerotecnica Missili & Spazio, 2024 - Springer
The recent success of the Ingenuity Mars helicopter developed by the jet propulsion
laboratory (JPL) demonstrated the feasibility of the Martian flight. Low pressure (660 Pa) and …