The present work aims in providing guidelines for the aerodynamic and performance
optimization of fixed-wing Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) that operate in the low-speed …

A building energy simulation study is carried out to analyze the performance of a triple-
hybrid single-effect vapor absorption cooling system (VACS) operated by solar, natural gas …

The current study presents the layout optimization of a tactical, fixed-wing UAV, during the
early stages of the preliminary design. The reference platform is a Blended-Wing-Body …

Variable-camber technology is considered an effective way to adaptively improve the
aerodynamic performance of aircraft under various flight conditions. This paper studies the …

A propulsion system analysis of an aircraft concept featuring a fuselage tail cone integrated
turbo-electrically powered fan is presented. The aircraft has two underwing podded geared …

The current study provides a thorough analysis and evaluation of fixed-wing UAV
correlations with respect to NATO classification, region of production, entry-into-service (EIS) …

In the present paper, the synergistic combination of intercooling with pulsed detonation
combustion is analyzed concerning its contribution to NOx and CO2 emissions. CO2 is …

HE Blended Wing Body (BWB) concept has been developed in order to serve as a novel
platform for high-speed subsonic commercial airliners. Initially conceived by a group of …

Variable camber is an effective method for improving the flight efficiency of large aircraft, and
has attracted the attention of researchers. This work focused on the optimization of a …

This study computationally evaluates the riblet drag reduction effect considering the effect of
sweep angle. An implicit large eddy simulation is performed on a channel flow and an …