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.


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    Title :

    CMG-Augmented Control of a Hovering VTOL Platform


    Contributors:
    Lim, K. B. (author) / Moerder, D. D. (author)

    Conference:

    AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference and Exhibit ; 2007 ; Hilton Head, SC, United States


    Publication date :

    2007-08-20


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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