This chapter provides a complete development of the equations of motion for aircraft dynamics and kinematics, suitable for implementation as part of an aircraft simulation. It includes a method for initialising aircraft flight parameters for a given flight condition and a method for producing linearised equations that are used in linear analysis. The physics of aircraft motion are based on Newton's Second Law and a set of kinematic equations that determine position and orientation in space. Linearisation gives an idealised snapshot of the aircraft dynamics, such that the initial condition can be sustained forever (which is called a trim condition). All off‐trim conditions are transient excursions that are ‘small’. A simple propulsion system concept would comprise a single thrust generator that is contained in the plane of symmetry and is aligned with the horizontal aircraft datum.
Equations of Motion
2024-04-18
29 pages
Aufsatz/Kapitel (Buch)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
Wiley | 2006
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