Fundamentals of helicopter dynamics /

"This is an introductory book on helicopter dynamics. The aim of this book is to introduce the students/engineers to the basic principles of helicopter dynamics. The book focuses on three major topics: (i) rotor blade idealization and blade dynamics in flap, lag and torsion modes; (ii) rotor bl...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Venkatesan, C.
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Boca Raton : CRC Press, [2015]
Subjects:
Helicopters > Aerodynamics.
Rotors > Dynamics.
Hélicoptères > Aérodynamique.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING > Mechanical.
SCIENCE > Mechanics > General.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING > Electrical.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING > Engineering (General)
Online Access:Texto completo (Requiere registro previo con correo institucional)
Table of Contents:
  • Historical development of helicopters and overview
  • Introduction to hovering and vertical flight theory
  • Introduction to forward flight theory
  • Rotor blade flapping motion: simple model
  • Helicopter trim (or equilibrium) analysis
  • Isolated rotor blade dynamics
  • Rotor blade aeroelastic stability: coupled mode dynamics
  • Rotor modes: multi-blade coordinate transformation
  • Flap dynamics under general motion of the hub
  • Helicopter stability and control
  • Ground resonance-aeromechanical instability: a simple model.

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