New Concepts and Perspectives on Micro-Rotorcraft and Small Autonomous Rotary-Wing Vehicles

Abstract

This paper summarizes ongoing work concerning micro-rotorcraft (MRC)--i.e., rotary-wing micro air vehicles (MAV)-- research and development. Technology trends involving microelectronic miniaturization, vehicle autonomy systems, electric propulsion and power electronics are contributing to an ongoing revolution in MAV and MRC aerial vehicle concepts and applications. New vehicle configurations are being developed, as well as old concepts being reassessed, for MAV and MRC vehicles.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2002
Accession Number
ADA526056

Entities

People

  • E. W. Aiken
  • J. Andrews
  • J. F. Klem
  • J. L. Johnson
  • L. A. Young
  • R. Demblewski

Organizations

  • National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Air Platforms
  • Autonomy
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerodynamic Configurations
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • All Wing Aircraft
  • Aspect Ratio
  • Control Systems
  • Electric Motors
  • Figure Of Merit
  • Fuselages
  • Measurement
  • Micro Air Vehicles
  • Rotary Wing Aircraft
  • Tilt Rotor Aircraft
  • Tilt Wing Aircraft
  • Tilt Wings
  • Vehicles

Readers

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  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Microelectronics - Microelectromechanical Systems