NASA Ames Research Center has been investigating various rotary-wing aeromechanics and proof-of-concept issues underlying the development of vertical lift aerial vehicles for planetary science missions. These engineering studies include: hover performance measurements of an isolated rotor in simulated Mars surface atmospheric conditions; radio-controlled coaxial helicopter flight tests supporting the investigation of Mars rotorcraft technologies; small-scale unducted- and ducted-fan hover tests that provide insight into possible VTOL aircraft for exploration of Titan; hybrid airship proof-of-concept testing that illustrates flight control and forward flight performance issues inherent in airships designed for flight in the atmosphere of Venus.
Engineering Studies into Vertical Lift Planetary Aerial Vehicles
2002
25 pages
Report
Keine Angabe
Englisch
Aircraft , Unmanned Spacecraft , Rotary wing aircraft , Vertical takeoff aircraft , Space probes , Circular , Symposia , Test and evaluation , Mars rotorcraft technologies , Aeromechanics testing , Terrestrial analog testing , Tams(Terrestrial analog mars scouts) , Vtol(Vertical takeoff and landing) , Titan moon , Titan vtol aircraft , Ducted fans , Unducted fans , Elliptical fans , Vssp(Variable separation study platforms) , Venus hybrid airships
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