Modelling limitations for helicopter flight control design

Murray-Smith, D.J. (1995) Modelling limitations for helicopter flight control design. In: EUROSIM '95 Simulation Congress, Vienna, Austria, 11-15 Sept 1995,

Abstract

The design of active control systems for modern helicopters presents a number of important challenges. One of the most significant and fundamental is the accurate modelling of the dynamics of the vehicle itself. This paper provides a review of some of the problems of helicopter flight mechanics modelling for flight control system design. It highlights the need for well validated models and discusses issues which must be addressed in applying system identification techniques to the validation of theoretical models used as a bsais for control system design in this specialised field of application.

• Item Type: Conference Proceedings
• Keywords: Helicopter, flight control, model accuracy, model validation
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Murray-Smith, Professor David
• Authors: Murray-Smith, D.J.
• Subjects: T Technology > TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery; T Technology > TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering; T Technology > TL Motor vehicles. Aeronautics. Astronautics
• College/School: College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Systems Power and Energy
• Publisher: Elsevier Science B.V.