In: Mechanical Engineering
It is proposed that a model study be carried out on a proposal low-speed airfoil that is to fly at low altitudes at a speed of 50 m/s. If a 1:10 scale model is to be constructed, what velocity should be used in a wind tunnel? Comment as to the advisability of such a test. Would it be more advisable to perform the test in a 20?C water channel? If a water channel study were undertaken, calculate the drag ratio between the model and prototype.