Article
Aircraft Wing Design at Low Speeds Using Taguchi Method
Abstract
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to determine the impact level of parameters affecting wing design at low speeds via using Taguchi method. Design/methodology/approach – Using brain storming approach airfoil shape, wing angle of attack and Reynolds number are determined as important wing design parameters. Most important parameters over these parameters are determined using Taguchi method. The Lift-todrag ratio (CL/CD ratio) is chosen as performance criterion and L8 orthogonal index is chosen as experimental study scheme for this study. Findings – Experimental results are examined using Taguchi method. After making
experiments and also analyses, Reynolds number is found as the most important and identifier parameter for aircraft wing design.