Wind tunnel measurements and calculations of the aerodynamic interactions between two tiltrotor aircraft in helicopter mode are presented. The measured results include the roll moment and thrust change on the downwind aircraft, as a function of the upwind aircraft position (longitudinal, lateral, and vertical). Magnitudes and locations of the largest interactions are identified. The calculated interactions generally match the measurements, with discrepancies attributed to the unsteadiness of the wake and aerodynamic forces on the airframe. To interpret the interactions in terms of control and power changes on the aircraft, additional calculations are presented for trimmed aircraft with gimballed rotors.
Wind Tunnel Measurements and Calculations of Aerodynamic Interactions Between Tiltrotor Aircraft
41st AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting and exhibit ; 2003 ; Reno, NV, United States
2002-01-01
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WIND TUNNEL MEASUREMENTS AND CALCULATIONS OF AERODYNAMIC INTERACTIONS BETWEEN TILTROTOR AIRCRAFT
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