The development of a comprehensive analytical model of rotorcraft aerodynamics and dynamics is presented. This analysis is designed to calculate rotor performance, loads, and noise; helicopter vibration and gust response; flight dynamics and handling qualities; and system aeroelastic stability. The analysis is a combination of structural, inertial, and aerodynamic models that is applicable to a wide range of problems and a wide class of vehicles. The analysis is intended for use in the design, testing, and evaluation of rotors and rotorcraft, and to be a basis for further development of rotary wing theories. The analysis is implemented in a digital computer program. (Author)
A Comprehensive Analytical Model of Rotorcraft Aerodynamics and Dynamics. Part I. Analysis Development
1980
442 pages
Report
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English
Aircraft , Aerodynamics , Rotary wing aircraft , Rotary wings , Aerodynamic forces , Computerized simulation , Aircraft noise , Vibration , Aerodynamic loading , Gust loads , Structural analysis , Bending moments , Bending stress , Equations of motion , Aeroelasticity , Stress strain relations , Torsion , Digital computers , Computer programming