Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics of Coandă Effect Micro Air Vehicle

Coand effect, a day-to-day observable phenomenon, is elucidated as a flow control technique. Its utilization for Micro-Air Vehicle is elaborated comprehensively using fundamental principles in aerodynamics for Coand effect lift generation in hovering and translation, and Newtonian equation of motion to exemplify basic flight mechanic maneuvering examples. Relationships between pertinent design parameters such as Coand jet dimensions and power requirements can be utilized for preliminary design considerations.