The development of a toolset, SIMPLI-FLYD ('SIMPLIfied FLight dynamics for conceptual Design') is described. SIMPLI-FLYD is a collection of tools that perform flight dynamics and control modeling and analysis of rotorcraft conceptual designs including a capability to evaluate the designs in an X-Plane-based real-time simulation. The establishment of this framework is now facilitating the exploration of this new capability, in terms of modeling fidelity and data requirements, and the investigation of which stability and control and handling qualities requirements are appropriate for conceptual design. Illustrative design variation studies for single main rotor and tiltrotor vehicle configurations show sensitivity of the stability and control characteristics and an approach to highlight potential weight savings by identifying over-design.
Integrating Flight Dynamics & Control Analysis and Simulation in Rotorcraft Conceptual Design
2016
18 pages
Report
No indication
English
Computer Software , Aircraft , Aeronautics , Rotary wing aircraft , Aerodynamics , Computerized simulation , Control simulation , Dynamic characteristics , Dynamic control , Dynamic models , Systems analysis , Aircraft configurations , Control systems design , Controllability , Optimal control , Tilt rotor aircraft , Frequency response , Uh-60a helicopter , Longitudinal stability , Tail assemblies , Design optimization , Flight conditions
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