2024International Journal of Computing and Engineering
Dhruv Hegde
Abstract
Full-stack simulation and experimental framework for optimizing biomimetic airfoil geometries on scaled wind-tunnel platforms — integrating embedded sensor feedback, CFD models, and iterative physical testing to improve UAV flight efficiency in low-Reynolds-number regimes.
Key Results
+19.4% flight efficiency across CFD + wind-tunnel validation
Feathered wing modules modeled as biomimetic vortex dividers
Validated across Re 50,000–500,000 (low-Reynolds-number regime)
Novel morphing airfoil system with servo/rotary actuation
AerodynamicsBiomimetic DesignUAVCFDNASA