To enhance the aerodynamic performance of folding wings, this study investigates the effects of leading-edge tubercles on the aerodynamic characteristics of folded wings under high Reynolds number conditions and analyzes the optimization of aerodynamic performance by varying tubercle parameters. Numerical simulations are employed to evaluate both steady and unsteady aerodynamic behaviors of post-fold wing configurations. First, a steady-state aerodynamic analysis is conducted comparing tubercled leading-edge wings with baseline wings. Results indicate that the A06R26 tubercled wing exhibits a higher lift coefficient than the baseline wing under steady-state conditions, though all tubercled variants incur increased drag penalties. Additionally, it is demonstrated that increasing the tubercle wavelength can significantly enhance aerodynamic performance. The tubercles induce streamwise vortices at the leading edge, disrupting the originally continuous shock waves and altering the pressure distribution on the upper wing surface, which manifest as segmented low-pressure zones with wavelike patterns. This modification will delay flow separation and improve stall characteristics at high angles of attack. In terms of unsteady aerodynamics, the tubercled and baseline wings exhibit similar overall trends during dynamic folding. However, the tubercled wing demonstrate more pronounced unsteady effects at medium-to-low folding angles, suggesting that the tubercle structure influences the dynamic aerodynamic stability of the wing.
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