Dynamic modeling of a fixed-wing VTOL UAV

Aslihan Vuruskan*, Burak Yuksek, Ugur Ozdemir, Adil Yukselen, Gokhan Inalhan

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Abstract

This paper presents a transition-flight mathematical model of a civil tilt-rotor VTOL unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) TURAC. Forces and moments acting on the UAV body are calculated using Newton's second law. Aerodynamic effects of free airstream and propeller airstream are defined separately. CFD analyses are performed to specify aerodynamic coefficients for transitional flight regime. The trim point is mathematically defined with respect to angle of attack, tilt angle, airspeed, thrust of tilt-rotor and coaxial fan are defined during transitional flight. A transitional flight scenario is developed with force and moment equations.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2014 International Conference on Unmanned Aircraft Systems, ICUAS 2014 - Conference Proceedings
PublisherIEEE Computer Society
Pages483-491
Number of pages9
ISBN (Print)9781479923762
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014
Event2014 International Conference on Unmanned Aircraft Systems, ICUAS 2014 - Orlando, FL, United States
Duration: 27 May 201430 May 2014

Publication series

Name2014 International Conference on Unmanned Aircraft Systems, ICUAS 2014 - Conference Proceedings

Conference

Conference2014 International Conference on Unmanned Aircraft Systems, ICUAS 2014
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityOrlando, FL
Period27/05/1430/05/14

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