Winglet Design for Aerodynamic and Performance Optimization of UAVs via Surrogate Modeling

The aerodynamic performance of an aircraft can be significantly enhanced by incorporating wingtip devices, such as winglets, which primarily reduce lift-induced drag caused by wingtip vortices. This study introduces a comprehensive optimization framework for designing winglets on a Class I fixed-win...

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Main Authors: Eleftherios Nikolaou, Spyridon Kilimtzidis, Vassilis Kostopoulos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-01-01
Series:Aerospace
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2226-4310/12/1/36
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