This paper addresses the development of multiple UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) deployment simulation models so as to include representative aerodynamic cross-coupling effects. Applications may include simulations of autonomous aerial refuelling and various surveillance and search & rescue scenarios. A novel wake vortex model was developed and successfully integrated within a Matlab/Simulink simulation environment. The wake vortex model meets the following requirements: (i) it is sufficiently representative to support studies of aerodynamic interaction between multiple air vehicles; (ii) it is straightforward enough to be used within real time or near real time air-to-air simulations. The emphasis of this paper is put on the integration process, and simulation results of a two vehicles formation flight are presented. The simulation models will be used to support in-depth investigations on the likely impact of dynamic air vehicle interactive coupling on autonomous control requirements for multiple vehicle deployment. The wake vortex model has been integrated within the Cobham Synthetic Environment for air-to-air refuelling studies.
Integration of wake vortex effects in simulations of UAVs in close formation flight
Integration der Nachlaufwirbeleffekte in Simulationen von unbemannten Luftfahrzeugen im geschlossenen Formationsflug
2009
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Integration of Wake Vortex Effects in Simulations of UAVs in Close Formation Flight
British Library Conference Proceedings | 2009
|Integration of Wake Vortex Effects in Simulations of UAVs in Close Formation Flight
British Library Conference Proceedings | 2009
|Integration of Wake Vortex Effects in Simulations of UAVs in Close Formation Flight
British Library Conference Proceedings | 2009
|Simulation of wake vortex effects for UAVs in close formation flight
Online Contents | 2009
|Simulation of wake vortex effects for UAVs in close formation flight
Online Contents | 2009
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