A method of counteracting a rotor moment of one or more rotors of a concentric dual-rotor helicopter (10) includes sensing angular velocity and angular acceleration of a helicopter during a flight maneuver. The angular velocity and angular acceleration are compared to a set of control parameters and one or more control servos change the cyclic pitch of the one or more rotors (12a,12b) to counteract the rotor moment. A control system for counteracting a rotor moment of one or more rotors (12a,12b) of a concentric dual-rotor helicopter (10) includes one or more sensors configured to sense angular velocity and angular acceleration of a helicopter during a flight maneuver. A computer (42) is operably connected to the one or more sensors (44) and configured to compare sensor data to a set of control parameters. A plurality of control servos change the cyclic pitch of the one or more rotors (12a,12b) to counteract the rotor moment.


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    Title :

    Moment limiting control laws for dual rigid rotor helicopters


    Additional title:

    Momentenbegrenzungssteuerungsgesetze für Hubschrauber mit zwei starren Rotoren
    Règles de contrôle de limitation du moment pour hélicoptères à double rotor rigide


    Contributors:
    ELLER EREZ (author) / KNAG JOHN (author)

    Publication date :

    2018-08-22


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B64C AEROPLANES , Flugzeuge



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