Blade tip vortex measurements on actively twisted rotor blades
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DOI: 10.1007/s00348-017-2312-3
Abstract: Active rotor control concepts, such as active twist actuation, have the potential to effectively reduce the noise and vibrations of helicopter rotors. The present study focuses on the experimental investigation of active twist for the… read more here.
Keywords: vortex; rotor; blade tip; active twist ... See more keywords
Optimal deployment schedule of an active twist rotor for performance enhancement and vibration reduction in high-speed flights
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cja.2017.04.017
Abstract: Abstract The best active twist schedules exploiting various waveform types are sought taking advantage of the global search algorithm for the reduction of hub vibration and/or power required of a rotor in high-speed conditions. The… read more here.
Keywords: reduction; vibration reduction; rotor; active twist ... See more keywords