This paper presents a simplified nonlinear dynamic mathematical model of a monocopter. A monocopter is an all-rotating unmanned aerial vehicle with a design inspired by a samara, which is the seed from a maple tree. The aim of the model is to describe the essential dynamics of a monocopter in various regimes of flight. The model is based on the unsteady blade-element momentum theory and combines methodologies that are found both in helicopter and wind turbine theories. A qualitative validation of the proposed model shows that the obtained simulation results are in good agreement with the empirical findings and the simulation results of a more advanced monocopter model. The results also agree with the predictions based on helicopter theory and the stability study of a samara seed. The paper demonstrates that simpler methods (such as the unsteady blade-element momentum theory) could be applied to develop efficient and computationally undemanding monocopter models, which are suitable for further research in the field of monocopter sensor and control systems.
Mathematical Model of a Monocopter Based on Unsteady Blade-Element Momentum Theory
Journal of Aircraft ; 52 , 6 ; 1905-1913
2015-09-07
9 pages
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
Mathematical Model of a Monocopter Based on Unsteady Blade-Element Momentum Theory
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