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Scope of Work
Scope of Work
My thesis focuses on designing and testing multirotor propellers inspired by Ludwig Prandtl’s bell spanload theory to achieve quieter and more efficient flight. The work includes modeling the blade geometry, fabricating composite propellers, and experimentally comparing them to a baseline MIL propeller using a thrust stand, acoustic, and vibration testing. Traditional MIL propellers use Blade Element Momentum Theory (BEMT), where minimum drag is solved over a series of 2D cross sections. A novel 3D solution that solves for global minimum (aero) torque is used to optimize aerodynamic efficiency. This year, I plan to have a full set of 22-inch blades to fly on our club aircraft.
Background
Background
Background acoustic research performed during my undergraduate degree shown below. Thesis work began Fall 2025.
ASME Prandtl Paper.pdf*This paper was not officially published in the IMECE 2025 conference
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