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Dynamic response of aeroservoelastic systems to gust excitation
- Source :
- Journal of Aircraft. Sept-Oct, 2005, Vol. 42 Issue 5, p1264, 9 p.
- Publication Year :
- 2005
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Abstract
- Frequency-domain and time-domain approaches to dynamic response analysis of aeroservoelastic systems to atmospheric gust excitations are presented. The discrete and continuous gust inputs are defined in either time-domain or stochastic terms. The various options are formulated in a way that accommodates linear control systems of the most general form. The frequency-domain approach is based on the interpolation of generalized aerodynamic force coefficient matrices and the application of Fourier transforms for time-domain solutions. The time-domain approach uses state-space formulation that requires the frequency-dependent aerodynamic coefficients to be approximated by rational functions of the Laplace variable. Once constructed, the state-space equations of motion are more suitable for time simulations and for the interaction with control design algorithms. However, there is some accuracy loss because of the rational approximation. The spiral nature in the complex plane of the gust-related aerodynamic terms is discussed, and means are provided for dealing with the associated numerical difficulties. A hybrid formulation that does not require the rational approximation of the gust coefficients is also presented for optional use in discrete gust response analysis. The various methods were utilized in the ZAERO software and applied to a generic transport aircraft model.
- Subjects :
- Servomechanisms -- Design and construction
Servomechanisms -- Mechanical properties
Air flow -- Measurement
Dynamic testing -- Technology application
Dynamic testing -- Methods
Dynamic testing -- Usage
Computational physics -- Methods
Computational physics -- Usage
Technology application
Aerospace and defense industries
Business
Science and technology
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00218669
- Volume :
- 42
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Gale General OneFile
- Journal :
- Journal of Aircraft
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsgcl.137671126