scholarly journals Effect of the Simultaneous Variation in Blade Root Chord Length and Blade Taper on Helicopter Flight Control Effort

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tugrul Oktay ◽  
Firat Sal
Keyword(s):  
Flight Control ◽  
Closed Loop ◽  
Chord Length ◽  
Essential Dynamics ◽  
Flight Control System ◽  
Control Effort ◽  
Blade Root ◽  
Helicopter Flight ◽  
Output Variance ◽  
Simultaneous Variation

In this study, the effect of simultaneous variation in blade root chord length and blade taper on the control effort of helicopter flight control system (i.e., FCS) of a helicopter is investigated. Therefore, helicopter models (i.e., complex, control-oriented, and physics-based models) including the main physics and essential dynamics are used. The effect of simultaneous variation in the blade root chord length and blade taper (i.e., in both chordwise and lengthwise directions dependently) on the control effort of an FCS of a helicopter and also on the closed-loop responses is studied. Comparisons in terms of the control effort and peak values with and without variations in the blade root chord and blade taper changes are carried out. For helicopter FCS variance-constrained controllers, specific output variance-constrained controllers are beneficial.

Analysis of combined passively and actively morphing blade root chord length and blade taper for helicopter control

2019 ◽  
Vol 92 (2) ◽  
pp. 172-179
Author(s):  
Firat Sal
Keyword(s):  
Flight Control ◽  
Chord Length ◽  
Flight Control System ◽  
Control Effort ◽  
Simultaneous Application ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Helicopter Control ◽  
Helicopter Blade ◽  
Blade Root ◽  
Autonomous Helicopter

Purpose The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of passive and active morphing of blade root chord length and blade taper on the control effort of the flight control system (FCS) of a helicopter. Design/methodology/approach Physics-based helicopter models, which are functions of passive and active morphing, are created and applied in helicopter FCS design to determine the control effort. Findings Helicopters, having both passively and actively morphing blade root chord length and blade taper, experience less control effort than the ones having either only passively morphing blade root chord length or only blade taper or only actively morphing blade root chord length and blade taper. Practical implications Both passively and actively morphing blade root chord length and blade taper can be implemented for more economical autonomous helicopter flights. Originality/value Main novelty of our article is simultaneous application of passive and active morphing ideas on helicopter root chord length and blade taper. It is also proved in this study that using both passive and active morphing ideas on helicopter blade root chord and blade taper causes much less energy consumption than using either only passive morphing idea on helicopter blade root chord and blade taper or only active morphing idea on helicopter blade root chord and blade taper. This also reduces fuel consumption and also makes environment cleaner.

scholarly journals Helicopter Control Energy Reduction Using Moving Horizontal Tail

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tugrul Oktay ◽  
Firat Sal
Keyword(s):  
Flight Control ◽  
Control Strategy ◽  
Closed Loop ◽  
Energy Savings ◽  
Optimization Method ◽  
Constrained Control ◽  
Flight Control System ◽  
Helicopter Control ◽  
Helicopter Flight ◽  
Output Variance

Helicopter moving horizontal tail (i.e., MHT) strategy is applied in order to save helicopter flight control system (i.e., FCS) energy. For this intention complex, physics-based, control-oriented nonlinear helicopter models are used. Equations of MHT are integrated into these models and they are together linearized around straight level flight condition. A specific variance constrained control strategy, namely, output variance constrained Control (i.e., OVC) is utilized for helicopter FCS. Control energy savings due to this MHT idea with respect to a conventional helicopter are calculated. Parameters of helicopter FCS and dimensions of MHT are simultaneously optimized using a stochastic optimization method, namely, simultaneous perturbation stochastic approximation (i.e., SPSA). In order to observe improvement in behaviors of classical controls closed loop analyses are done.

Effects of the actively morphing root chord and taper on helicopter energy

2019 ◽  
Vol 92 (2) ◽  
pp. 264-270
Author(s):  
Firat Sal
Keyword(s):  
Control System ◽  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Flight Control ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Chord Length ◽  
Flight Control System ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Helicopter Blade ◽  
Blade Root ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose The purpose of this paper presents the effects of actively morphing root chord and taper on the energy of the flight control system (i.e. FCS). Design/methodology/approach Via regarding previously mentioned purposes, sophisticated and realistic helicopter models are benefitted to examine the energy of the FCS. Findings Helicopters having actively morphing blade root chord length and blade taper consume less control energy than the ones having one of or any of passively morphing blade root chord length and blade taper. Practical implications Actively morphing blade root chord length and blade taper can be used for cheaper helicopter operations. Originality/value The main originality of this paper is applying active morphing strategy on helicopter blade root chord and blade taper. In this paper, it is also found that using active morphing strategy on helicopter blade root chord and blade taper reasons less energy consumption than using either passively morphing blade root chord length plus blade taper or not any. This causes also less fuel consumption and green environment.

scholarly journals Survey on Flight Control Technology for Large-Scale Helicopter

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jinshuo Hu ◽  
Hongbin Gu
Keyword(s):  
Flight Control ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Control Technology ◽  
Flight Control System ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Research Issues ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Helicopter Flight ◽  
Challenging Research ◽  
Theoretical Developments

A literature review of flight control technology is presented for large-scale helicopter. Challenges of large-scale helicopter flight control system (FCS) design are illustrated. Following this, various flight control methodologies are described with respect to their engineering implementation and theoretical developments, whose advantages and disadvantages are also analyzed. Then, the challenging research issues on flight control technology are identified, and future directions are highlighted.

A Self-Repairing Control for the Uncertain System of a Helicopter Using Adaptive Sliding Mode Technology

2012 ◽  
Vol 468-471 ◽  
pp. 529-533 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fu Yang Chen ◽  
Wen Li Luan ◽  
Rui Hou
Keyword(s):  
Control System ◽  
Flight Control ◽  
Sliding Mode ◽  
Nonlinear Function ◽  
Uncertain System ◽  
Flight Control System ◽  
Adaptive Technology ◽  
Helicopter Flight ◽  
Control Scheme ◽  
Adaptive Control Scheme

In this paper, an adaptive control scheme is proposed for the uncertain flight control system of the helicopter with fault in vertical flight. The controller is designed using sliding mode theory and adaptive technology. In the controller, the nonlinear function is brought in, which can enlarge the small errors, and saturate the large errors. And it can make sure the good transient performances and stability of the helicopter flight control system. Finally, the simulation results of the nonlinear helicopter flight system illustrate the effectiveness and feasibility of the proposed scheme in the paper.

Design, Flight Simulation, and Handling Qualities Evaluation of an LPV Gain-Scheduled Helicopter Flight Control System

2000 ◽  
Vol 6 (6) ◽  
pp. 553-566 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ian Postlethwaite ◽  
Ioannis K. Konstantopoulos ◽  
Xiao-Dong Sun ◽  
Daniel J. Walker ◽  
Adrian G. Alford
Keyword(s):  
Control System ◽  
Flight Control ◽  
Flight Simulation ◽  
Flight Control System ◽  
Handling Qualities ◽  
Helicopter Flight ◽  
Gain Scheduled
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