Transition and Conversion TRIM-MAPS for the AV-8A VTOL Aircraft.

Abstract

A Mathematical computer model, 'HARRIER' of the AV-8A Harrier aircraft has been developed utilizing the concept of quasi-stationary flight in order to determine quasi-equilibrium values of flight variables and controls during accelerating-decelerating flight. Using available aerodynamic data via look-up schemes, 'trim-maps' are computed which show the values of the longitudinal flight and control variables as functions of airspeed and thrust angle. These maps have been shown to be useful tools in piecing together transition profiles, taking in consideration various requirements and constraints. The final decelerating-descending phase of the present USMC approach profile has been analyzed in detail with the aid of the trim-maps. The technique of flying the transition as suggested by the trim-maps has been found in good agreement with the techniques actually used under the given constraints. This established confidence in both the mathematical model and in the trim-maps as tools for studying alternate transition profiles. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1980
Accession Number
ADA102155

Entities

People

  • Bruce Hildreth

Organizations

  • Princeton University

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Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerodynamic Forces
  • Aerodynamic Lift
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Control Systems
  • Equations
  • Equations Of Motion
  • Fuel Consumption
  • Horizontal Stabilizers
  • Mach Number
  • Mathematical Models
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Reaction Control Systems
  • Sea Level
  • Short Takeoff Aircraft

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  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Control Systems Engineering.
  • Regression Analysis.