An Analysis of Fixed Wing-Proprotor Interference for Folding Proprotor Aircraft.
Abstract
The report describes the development and implementation of an analysis of the mutual aerodynamic interference of the wing and the proprotor on a folding proprotor aircraft. The analysis was developed to complement and expand the capabilities of an existing AFFDL stability and control prediction method for helicopters and stoppable rotor aircraft. The wing-rotor interference section was added to the AFFDL program as an option to the user. This report is divided into four parts. The first part describes the formulation of a math model and its capabilities. The flight mode response of a typical folding proprotor aircraft during rotor feathering is discussed. The second part explains usage of a computer program implementing the math mode. Sample cases are presented as well as a description of the input and output formats. The third part contains a cross reference index of FORTRAN variables and subroutine names. The fourth part is a complete FORTRAN listing of the AFFDL program modified to include the interference subroutine. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1973
- Accession Number
- AD0778823
Entities
People
- Carl G. Matthys
- Mukund M. Joglekar
- P. Y. Ksieh