ANULOID- INVESTIGATION OF NOVEL VERTICAL TAKE-OFF AND LANDING (VTOL) AIRCRAFT CONCEPT, DESIGNED FOR OPERATIONS IN URBAN AREAS
Duration:
24 months (2015)
Principal investigator(s):
Project type:
UE-funded research - VII PQ - COOPERATION - Transport
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PoliTo role:
Contractor
Abstract
Principal objective of proposed project is computational and experimental investigation of novel concept of VTOL aircraft with nickname „Anuloid“ regarding its flight properties and flying qualities, and compare „Anuloid“ to helicopters, tilt rotor aircraft, or other VTOL aircraft concepts, in relation to potential utilization for transport missions in urban areas.