Publication Date:
2019-07-13
Description:
This paper describes how Control Moment Gyroscopes (CMGs) can be used for stability augmentation to a thrust vectoring system for a generic Vertical Take-Off and Landing platform. The response characteristics of the platform which uses only thrust vectoring and a second configuration which includes a single-gimbal CMG array are simulated and compared for hovering flight while subject to severe air turbulence. Simulation results demonstrate the effectiveness of a CMG array in its ability to significantly reduce the agility requirement on the thrust vectoring system. Albeit simplifying physical assumptions on a generic CMG configuration, the numerical results also suggest that reasonably sized CMGs will likely be sufficient for a small hovering vehicle.
Keywords:
Aircraft Design, Testing and Performance
Type:
AIAA Paper 2007-6458
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AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference and Exhibit; Aug 20, 2007 - Aug 23, 2007; Hilton Head, SC; United States
Format:
application/pdf
