This paper describes how Control Moment Gyroscopes (CMGs) can be used for stability augmentation to a thrust vectoring system for a generic Vertical Take-Off and Landing platform. The response characteristics of the platform which uses only thrust vectoring and a second configuration which includes a single-gimbal CMG array are simulated and compared for hovering flight while subject to severe air turbulence. Simulation results demonstrate the effectiveness of a CMG array in its ability to significantly reduce the agility requirement on the thrust vectoring system. Albeit simplifying physical assumptions on a generic CMG configuration, the numerical results also suggest that reasonably sized CMGs will likely be sufficient for a small hovering vehicle.
CMG-Augmented Control of a Hovering VTOL Platform
2007
27 pages
Report
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English
Aircraft , Test Facilities & Equipment , Navigation & Guidance System Components , Aeronautics , Control moment gyroscopes , Hovering , Vertical takeoff aircraft , Stability augmentation , Aircraft landing , Mathematical models , Simulation , Turbulence , Ducted fans , Thrust vector control , Angular velocity
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