Experimental investigation of the icing of a drone rotor in wind tunnel

A collaboration between experts in the domain of drone icing. A drone rotor will be installed in an icing wind tunnel to simulate flying under different atmospheric icing conditions. The resulting ice accumulation on the rotating blades will be studied as well as its effect on the drone performances and ability to fly. Scans of the ice shapes will be done as well as an investigation of the type of ice obtained and its corresponding properties. The research will allow to improve the testing capabilities of the University in that very novel and important domain. It will also allow the publications of research papers in peer reviewed journal and increase the visibility of the researchers and inform the scientific communitee of the testing potential and expertise of the University.

Faculty Supervisor:

Eric Villeneuve

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Partner:

Norwegian University of Science and Technology

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Education

University:

Université du Québec à Chicoutimi

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