Helicopter Motion: Equation Linearization

Author

Alfred Fermelia
Donald A. Gyorog, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyFollow
V. J. Flanigan, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyFollow

Abstract

The nonlinear set of equations which represent helicopter motion is linearized about a prescribed nominal state. Once the linearized system is obtained it is validated by comparing the output of the nonlinear system to that of its linearized counterpart. Having obtained a linear model, linear system theory may then be applied in order to investigate the stability and control characteristics of the aircraft.

Recommended Citation

A. Fermelia et al., "Helicopter Motion: Equation Linearization," IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Jan 1976.

Department(s)

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Second Department

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

0018-9251

Document Type

Article - Journal

Document Version

Citation

File Type

text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 1976 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 Jan 1976