An analog computer simulation of the flapping of a helicopter hinged main rotor blade

Author

Edward Charles Robinson

Abstract

"An analog computer simulation was performed on the Systron Donner SD 40/80 electronic differential analyzer consisting of one panel (SD 40) less three modules augmented by three digital logic modules for iterative operation. The flapping equation was solved in continuous iteration for various values of blade mass and the resultant blade flapping magnitudes and harmonic coefficients were compared in computer plots of the blade tip path plane. A flap compensator was added and the result plotted. Various aerodynamic parameters of the flapping equation solution were plotted"--Abstract, page ii.

Advisor(s)

Flanigan, V. J.

Committee Member(s)

Gyorog, Donald A., 1931-2007
Pazdera, John S., 1941-1974

Department(s)

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Degree Name

M.S. in Aerospace Engineering

Publisher

University of Missouri--Rolla

Publication Date

1971

Pagination

v, 59 pages

Rights

© 1971 Edward Charles Robinson, All rights reserved.

Document Type

Thesis - Open Access

File Type

text

Language

English

Subject Headings

Rotors (Helicopters) -- Computer simulationRotors (Helicopters) -- Aerodynamics -- TestingElectronic differential analyzers

Thesis Number

T 2673

Print OCLC #

6038573

Electronic OCLC #

880426280

Recommended Citation

Robinson, Edward Charles, "An analog computer simulation of the flapping of a helicopter hinged main rotor blade" (1971). Masters Theses. 5119.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/masters_theses/5119