The development of this project is oriented towards the study of force coefficients and
flow structures of a pitching and plunging airfoil at low Reynolds number. The experimental
setup consisted of a NACA 0012 airfoil placed in a water channel. A motion
system to control the airfoil allowed for a wide range of motion configurations. A waterproof
Force/Torque sensor allowed capturing normal and axial forces, which were then
be processed to obtain aerodynamic loads. The analysis of PIV results rendered interesting results, namely the fundamental role of
the leading edge vortex in lift production, and the effects of LEV and TEV shedding in
drag evolution.Ingeniería Aeroespacia
