Dynamics analysis and simulation for the invisible monowing rotorcraft

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Abstract

Invisible Monowing Rotorcraft (IMR) is an innovative unmanned aerial vehicle, on the base of Samara monocopter-a bionic aircraft inspired by maple seed. Due to the theory of visual persistence, IMR is highly deceptive to human observer in regular flight. Based on blade element and momentum combined theory, a discrete method to calculate the aerodynamics exerted on a rotating monowing is presented for simulation purposes, avoiding the singularity caused by linearization in conventional approaches. Rotational stabilities with and without aerodynamic moments are certified mathematically, proving that IMR is suitable for steady hovering. 6-DOF simulation is conducted on a pre-designed IMR and the helical turn trajectory characteristic emerges, which is illuminated by the principle of blade flapping in helicopter's dynamics. The validation of the proposed dynamic model is confirmed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 2015 27th Chinese Control and Decision Conference, CCDC 2015
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages4029-4034
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781479970179
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 17 Jul 2015
Event27th Chinese Control and Decision Conference, CCDC 2015 - Qingdao, China
Duration: 23 May 201525 May 2015

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 2015 27th Chinese Control and Decision Conference, CCDC 2015

Conference

Conference27th Chinese Control and Decision Conference, CCDC 2015
Country/TerritoryChina
CityQingdao
Period23/05/1525/05/15

Keywords

  • Bionic Monowing Rotorcraft
  • Blade Element Theory
  • Dynamics Modeling
  • Nutation Stability

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