Rotorcraft simulation modelling and validation for control law design
Rotorcraft simulation modelling and validation for control law design
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旋翼机仿真建模和控制律设计验证
DOI:
10.1017/s0001924000001780
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发表时间:
2007
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通讯作者:
A. Gubbels
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作者:
B. Manimala;D. Walker;G. Padfield;M. Voskuijl;A. Gubbels
Abstract This paper describes the development and validation of a high fidelity simulation model of the Bell 412 helicopter for handling qualities and flight control investigations. The base-line model features a rigid, articulated blade-element formulation of the main rotor, with flap and lag degrees of freedom. The Bell 412 HP engine/governor dynamics are represented by a second-order system. Other key features of the base-line model include a finite-state dynamic inflow model and lag damper dynamics. The base-line model gives excellent agreement with flight-test data over the speed range 15-120kt for on-axis responses. Prediction of off-axis responses is less accurate. Several model enhancement options were introduced to obtain an improved off-axis response. It is shown that the pitch/roll off-axis responses in transient manoeuvres can be improved significantly by including wake geometry distortion effects in the Peters-He finite-state dynamic inflow model.