After solving for the geometric integral from the previous video (Iij), we have the expression for the normal velocity on a panel's control point in terms of variables we know. Since we have N unknowns (where N is the number of panels approximating the airfoil surface), we need N equations to solve the system.
This video goes through how to set up the system of equations that needs to be solved in order to obtain each panel's source strength.
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► Panel Methods Playlist
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► Panel Method Geometry
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► Normal Velocity Geometric Integral [I(ij)]
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► Tangential Velocity Geometric Integral [J(ij)]
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► Streamline Geometric Integral SPM [Mx(ij) and My(ij)]
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===== NOTES =====
→ To solve the system of equations, I'm using the programmatic function (x = A\b). This takes care of the solution method for you, but you can also use your own Gaussian elimination solver, for instance. Here is a link to the MATLAB documentation for the solver:
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===== ERRORS =====
→ If you see an error in the video, please let me know and I will include it here.
===== REFERENCES =====
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► Fundamentals of Aerodynamics, Anderson
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► Foundations of Aerodynamics, Kuethe and Chow
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► Theory of Wing Sections, Abbott and Doenhoff
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5 сен 2024