Abstract
A safe conversion of tiltrotor from helicopter mode to airplane mode is ensured through maneuvering within the conversion corridor, a constrained region in the airspeed versus nacelle angle graph. This paper presents preliminary work in the development of an automatic conversion maneuver. A high order quasi-Linear Parameter Varying model is developed for XV-15 that combines discrete state-space models to provide a varying model dynamics and trim characteristics during the conversion maneuver. Tracking control system based on gain scheduled linear quadratic tracker with integrator (LQTI) is designed for automatic conversion maneuver for XV-15 based on the qLPV model. Lastly, an optimization routine is performed to fly various conversion trajectories and identify optimal conversion maneuver.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | The Vertical Flight Society - Forum 75: The Future of Vertical Flight - Proceedings of the 75th Annual Forum and Technology Display |
Number of pages | 12 |
Publication status | Published - 2019 |
Event | Vertical Flight Society's 75th Annual Forum and Technology Display: The Future of Vertical Flight - Philadelphia, United States Duration: 13 May 2019 → 16 May 2019 Conference number: 75 |
Conference
Conference | Vertical Flight Society's 75th Annual Forum and Technology Display |
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Country/Territory | United States |
City | Philadelphia |
Period | 13/05/19 → 16/05/19 |