Swept-Wing Icing and Aerodynamics Research  

Goal of Project

Improve the fidelity of experimental and computational simulation methods for swept-wing ice accretion formation and resulting aerodynamic effect.

Objectives

• Generate a database of 3D ice-accretion geometry for icing code development and validation; and for aerodynamic testing..
• Develop a systematic understanding of the aerodynamic effect of icing on swept-wings including: Reynolds and Mach number effects, important flowfield physics and fundamental differences from 2D..
• Determine the level of geometric fidelity required for accurate aerodynamic simulation of swept-wing icing effects.