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Request for QBlade Source Code for Tiltrotor Propeller Optimization
I am working on a research project involving aerodynamic optimization of a propeller for a small tiltrotor UAV (Colibri platform).
The vehicle operates in a continuous transition regime between hover and forward flight. In our current flight tests we have already validated stable operation up to 20 m/s in continuous transition, after which the aircraft transitions to fixed-wing mode.
Our goal is to use QBlade to perform propeller optimization across multiple inflow regimes.
The propeller configuration we are analyzing:
- diameter: ~17 inches
- RPM: up to ~4500
- operating in partially tilted rotor mode during transition
We are particularly interested in using QBlade to:
- generate thrust/torque maps for the propeller
- analyze performance across advance ratio range
- support development of a variable pitch propeller (VPP) controller
- study behavior in non-axial inflow
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Hello,
QBlade is well suited for propeller optimization.
The PROP mode in QBlade allows you to analyze propeller performance under steady-state conditions.
In addition, time-domain simulations of propellers using the free vortex wake method, allow for more detailed aerodynamic analysis.
The source code is available in the downloads section:
BR,
David
