Dynamic Soaring of Gradients or?

[silverdollar1]

Dynamic Soaring of Gradients or? See my Video Exp



http://www.icarusengineering.com/Dynamic-Soaring-and-SE.htm

I am trying to validate that the aircraft is indeed flying in 2 different air masses instead of just one rising air mass of a normal thermal. Using 2 types of gradients would define dynamic soaring apart from thermal soaring.

I have posted a flight video of a personal aircraft in this experiment.

I am hoping its dynamic soaring.

 

[Achy47]

Thank you for sharing your video and your thoughts on dynamic soaring. It is an interesting concept and one that has been studied and debated by many scientists in the field of aerodynamics.

From watching your video, it does appear that your aircraft is indeed utilizing the gradients of two different air masses to gain and maintain altitude. This is a key characteristic of dynamic soaring, as opposed to thermal soaring which relies on a single rising air mass.

However, in order to definitively confirm that your aircraft is dynamic soaring, further research and analysis would need to be conducted. This could include measuring the wind speeds and directions at different altitudes, as well as analyzing the flight patterns and maneuvers of your aircraft.

Additionally, it would be helpful to compare your flight data with known patterns and behaviors of dynamic soaring in other aircrafts. This would provide a more comprehensive understanding of the dynamics at play and help validate your findings.

Overall, your video and experiment are a great starting point for exploring dynamic soaring and its potential applications in aircraft design. Keep up the good work and continue to share your findings with the scientific community. Together, we can further advance our understanding of aerodynamics and flight.