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https://doi.org/10.5194/amt-17-2721-2024
https://doi.org/10.5194/amt-17-2721-2024
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07 May 2024
Research article |  | 07 May 2024

Rotary-wing drone-induced flow – comparison of simulations with lidar measurements

Liqin Jin, Mauro Ghirardelli, Jakob Mann, Mikael Sjöholm, Stephan Thomas Kral, and Joachim Reuder

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Three-dimensional wind fields can be accurately measured by sonic anemometers. However, the traditional mast-mounted sonic anemometers are not flexible in various applications, which can be potentially overcome by drones. Therefore, we conducted a proof-of-concept study by applying three continuous-wave Doppler lidars to characterize the complex flow around a drone to validate the results obtained by CFD simulations. Both methods show good agreement, with a velocity difference of 0.1 m s-1.
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