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In this study, the wake behind a wind turbine located on an escarpment is investigated using particle-image velocimetry in a wind tunnel. Five different escarpment models are used, which vary in the windward side shape from forward facing steps (FFS) with ...
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2021A bioinspired Separated Flow wing provides turbulence resilience and aerodynamic efficiency for miniature drones
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Small-scale drones have enough sensing and computing power to find use across a growing number of applications. However, flying in the low-Reynolds number regime remains challenging. High sensitivity to atmospheric turbulence compromises vehicle stability ...
AMER ASSOC ADVANCEMENT SCIENCE2020