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Automation of Winglet Wings Geometry Generation for Its Application in TORNADO

Publicated to:Algorithms. 16 (9): 439- - 2023-09-01 16(9), DOI: 10.3390/a16090439

Authors: Rodríguez-Sevillano, AA; Bardera-Mora, R; López-Cuervo-Alcaraz, A; Anguita-Mazón, D; Matías-García, JC; Barroso-Barderas, E; Fernández-Antón, J

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Airbus Def & Space, Madrid 28906, Spain - Author
Airbus Defence and Space - Author
Inst Nacl Tecn Aerosp INTA, Madrid 28850, Spain - Author
Instituto Nacional de Técnica Aeroespacial - Author
Univ Politecn Madrid UPM, Escuela Tecn Super Ingn Aeronaut & Espacio ETSIAE, Madrid 28040, Spain - Author
Universidad Politécnica de Madrid - Author
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Abstract

The paper outlines an algorithm for the rapid aerodynamic evaluation of winglet geometries using the TORNADO Vortex Lattice Method. It is a very useful tool to obtain a first approximation of the aerodynamic properties and for performing an optimization of the geometry design. The TORNADO tool is used to systematically calculate the aerodynamic characteristics of various wings with wingtip devices. The fast response of the aerodynamic models allows obtaining a set of results in a remarkably short time. Therefore, the development of an algorithm to generate wing geometries with great ease and complex shapes is of vital importance for the mentioned optimization process. The basic outline of the algorithm, the equations defining the wing geometries, and the results for unconventional wingtip devices, such as blended winglets and spiroid winglets, are presented. Finally, this algorithm allows designing a procedure to study the improvement of aerodynamic properties (lift, induced drag, and moment). Some examples are included to illustrate the capabilities of the algorithm.

Keywords

automation wing geometry generationblended wingletdragliftspiroid wingletvlmAutomation wing geometry generationBlended wingletSpiroid wingletTornado toolVlmVortex-lattice method

Quality index

Bibliometric impact. Analysis of the contribution and dissemination channel

The work has been published in the journal Algorithms due to its progression and the good impact it has achieved in recent years, according to the agency WoS (JCR), it has become a reference in its field. In the year of publication of the work, 2023, it was in position 62/144, thus managing to position itself as a Q2 (Segundo Cuartil), in the category Computer Science, Theory & Methods. Notably, the journal is positioned en el Cuartil Q2 para la agencia Scopus (SJR) en la categoría Numerical Analysis.

Impact and social visibility

From the perspective of influence or social adoption, and based on metrics associated with mentions and interactions provided by agencies specializing in calculating the so-called "Alternative or Social Metrics," we can highlight as of 2025-06-10:

  • The use of this contribution in bookmarks, code forks, additions to favorite lists for recurrent reading, as well as general views, indicates that someone is using the publication as a basis for their current work. This may be a notable indicator of future more formal and academic citations. This claim is supported by the result of the "Capture" indicator, which yields a total of: 4 (PlumX).

With a more dissemination-oriented intent and targeting more general audiences, we can observe other more global scores such as:

    It is essential to present evidence supporting full alignment with institutional principles and guidelines on Open Science and the Conservation and Dissemination of Intellectual Heritage. A clear example of this is:

    • The work has been submitted to a journal whose editorial policy allows open Open Access publication.
    • Assignment of a Handle/URN as an identifier within the deposit in the Institutional Repository: https://oa.upm.es/84722/

    As a result of the publication of the work in the institutional repository, statistical usage data has been obtained that reflects its impact. In terms of dissemination, we can state that, as of

    • Views: 62
    • Downloads: 20

    Leadership analysis of institutional authors

    This work has been carried out with international collaboration, specifically with researchers from: Germany.

    There is a significant leadership presence as some of the institution’s authors appear as the first or last signer, detailed as follows: First Author (RODRIGUEZ SEVILLANO, ANGEL ANTONIO) and Last Author (Fernández-Antón J).