Flight dynamics characteristics of canard rotor/wing aircraft in helicopter flight mode

The aerodynamic layout of the Canard Rotor/Wing(CRW) aircraft in helicopter flight mode differs significantly from that of conventional helicopters. In order to study the flight dynamics characteristics of CRW aircraft in helicopter mode, first, the aerodynamic model of the main rotor system is established based on the blade element theory and wind tunnel test results. The aerodynamic forces and moments of the canard wing, horizontal tail, vertical tail and fuselage are obtained via theoretical analysis and empirical formula. The flight dynamics model of the CRW aircraft in helicopter mode is developed and validated by flight test data. Next, a method of model trimming using an optimization algorithm is proposed. The flight dynamics characteristics of the CRW are investigated by the method of linearized small perturbations via Simulink. The trim results are consistent with the conventional helicopter characteristics, and the results show that with increasing forward flight speed, the canard wing and horizontal tail can provide considerable lift,which reflects the unique characteristics of the CRW aircraft. Finally, mode analysis is implemented for the linearized CRW in helicopter mode. The results demonstrate that the stability of majority modes increases with increasing flight speed. However, one mode that diverges monotonously,and the reason is that the CRW helicopter mode has a large vertical tail compared to the conventional helicopter. The results of the dynamic analysis provide optimization guidance and reference for the overall design of the CRW aircraft in helicopter mode, and the model developed can be used for control system design.

Full mode flight dynamics modelling and control of stopped-rotor UAV

The Stopped-Rotor(SR)UAV combines the advantages of vertical take-off and landing of helicopter and high-speed cruise of fixed-wing aircraft.At the same time,it also has a unique aerodynamic layout,which leads to great differences in the control and aerodynamic characteristics of various flight modes,and brings great challenges to the flight dynamics modelling and control in full-mode flight.In this paper,the flight dynamics modelling and control method of SR UAV in full-mode flight is studied.First,based on the typical flight profile of SR UAV when performing missions,using the theory and method of fuzzy mathematics,the T-S flight dynamics model of SR UAV in full-mode flight is established by synthesizing the flight dynamics model of each flight mode.Then,an explicit model tracking and parameter adjusting control system based on fuzzy theory is designed to enhance the stability of the inner loop of SR UAV in full-mode flight,which effectively reduces the coupling between axes and improves the control quality of the system.Finally,the outer loop control system is designed by using classical control method,and the control law of SR UAV in full-mode automatic flight is obtained.The simulation results show that the proposed control system design method is feasible and effective,which lays a solid foundation for the subsequent engineering implementation of the SR UAV.