Advanced Rotors Technology
Abstract
This effort demonstrates full scale, integrated rotor system technologies through the assessment of alternative designs aimed to satisfy future capability needs for Future Vertical Lift (FVL) and Future Unmanned Aircraft Systems (FUAS) increased system durability, efficiency, speed, range, and payload. Technologies include: integrated high speed, low drag rotor technologies for high speed configurations; interactional aero tailoring between rotor and body & auxiliary lift/ propulsors; light weight, low volume, efficient and high authority electro- mechanical actuators (EMAs); reliable and safety critical actuators/hubs/controls for Independent Blade Control (IBC)/swash plateless rotors; damage compensation/load alleviation; active/passive flow control; and automated track and balance.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2021
- Source ID
- abc067e775462f39c5cf1e39c450b56c