Reduced-Order Modeling of Unsteady Aerodynamics for an Elastic Wing with Control Surfaces
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DOI: 10.1061/(asce)as.1943-5525.0000682
Abstract: AbstractIn this paper, a reduced-order modeling approach based on computational fluid dynamics is presented for an elastic wing with control surfaces in the transonic regime. To treat the computational fluid dynamics grid around the geometrical… read more here.
Keywords: reduced order; control surfaces; control; order modeling ... See more keywords
Hovering Locomotion for UAVs with Thrust-Vectoring Control Surfaces
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DOI: 10.1109/lra.2022.3153988
Abstract: This paper presents a working prototype of a quad-rotor with control surfaces positioned in the propulsive slipstreams. The control surfaces provide a unique potential to redirect the airflow from the propulsion systems and produce lateral… read more here.
Keywords: hovering locomotion; control surfaces; locomotion uavs; control ... See more keywords
Consensus-Based Decentralized Aerodynamic Moment Allocation Among Synthetic Jets and Control Surfaces
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DOI: 10.1109/tcst.2018.2859908
Abstract: In this brief, a decentralized allocator is presented for synthetic jet actuators (SJAs) and control surfaces onboard a small unmanned aerial vehicle to cooperatively generate desired aerodynamic moments. In this brief, the first-order dynamics are… read more here.
Keywords: aerodynamic moment; consensus based; control surfaces; control ... See more keywords
Acoustic Emission-Based Detection of Impacts on Thermoplastic Aircraft Control Surfaces: A Preliminary Study
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DOI: 10.3390/app13116573
Abstract: The reliability of aircraft control surfaces, constructed from thermoplastic materials, can be affected by impacts from airborne particles. Recognizing the exact position of such impacts is essential for correctly estimating the resulting damage. This research… read more here.
Keywords: linear regression; control surfaces; aircraft control; acoustic emission ... See more keywords