A multibody model simulating tilt-wing conversion
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A multibody model is presented which simulates the conversion process associated with tilt-wing aircraft. A multibody dynamics approach is used to derive the equations of motion for a tilting articulated rotor with flap-pitch-lag root geometry. An enhanced model is used for the near-wake aerodynamics and uniform dynamic-inflow is used for the far-wake aerodynamics. A thrust control system computes the required trim settings. It is found that the controller can "fly" the model to a hover condition at a desired altitude, and can be used to achieve desired thrust levels during conversion. It is noted that conventional blade twist is inadequate during conversion. It is observed that unsteady aerodynamics are important during conversion. Also nonlinear effects on the tilt-wing cause large variations in tilt-torque during conversion.Type
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Degree Name
M.S.Degree Level
mastersDegree Program
Graduate CollegeAerospace and Mechanical Engineering