Forward Flight Rotor Performance at Martian Atmospheric Densities and Sensitivity to Low Reynolds Numbers [PDF]
Much effort has been made to enhance exploration on Mars. In addition to a rover and Mars-orbiting satellites, a Mars Helicopter Technology Demonstrator was proposed by the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) to augment planetary research for the Mars ...
Perez Perez, Brenda NAtalia
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Modeling and System Identification of the muFly Micro Helicopter [PDF]
An accurate mathematical model is indispensable for simulation and control of a micro helicopter. The nonlinear model in this work is based on the rigid body motion where all external forces and moments as well as the dynamics of the different hardware ...
Bermes, Christian +3 more
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Experimental Investigation: Vibration Measurement of a Rotating Blade with Digital Image Correlation and Blade Tip-Timing. [PDF]
Liang Z, Zhang Y, Yue L.
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Mars Rotorcraft: Possibilities, Limitations, and Implications For Human/Robotic Exploration [PDF]
Several research investigations have examined the challenges and opportunities in the use of small robotic rotorcraft for the exploration of Mars. To date, only vehicles smaller than 150 kg have been studied.
Aiken, Edwin +3 more
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Design and Performance of Lift-Offset Rotorcraft for Short-Haul Missions [PDF]
The design and performance of compound helicopters utilizing lift-offset rotors are examined, in the context of short-haul, medium-size civil and military missions.
Johnson, Wayne +2 more
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Tradeoff analysis of technology needs for public service helicopters [PDF]
The design requirements for a family or type of Public Service Helicopter (PSH) is examined which will satisfy the needs of municipal and state governments in the following mission areas: Emergency Medical Service--Airborne Rescue Squad; Law Enforcement;
Bauchspies, J. S. +2 more
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Assessment of aerodynamic and dynamic models in a comprehensive analysis [PDF]
The history, status, and lessons of a comprehensive analysis for rotorcraft are reviewed. The development, features, and capabilities of the analysis are summarized, including the aerodynamic and dynamic models that were used.
Johnson, W.
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Review of vibration and noise suppression technologies for helicopter transmission systems
The helicopter transmission system is the key source of cabin noise, which significantly affects the flight quality and ride comfort. Systematically combing its vibration/noise suppression technology can provide technical basis and path reference for ...
WEI Dahuan +5 more
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Robust Static Output-Feedback Control for MJLS with Non-Homogeneous Markov Chains: A Comparative Study Considering a Wireless Sensor Network with Time-Varying PER. [PDF]
Serafini ARC +4 more
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SwarMAV: A Swarm of Miniature Aerial Vehicles [PDF]
As the MAV (Micro or Miniature Aerial Vehicles) field matures, we expect to see that the platform's degree of autonomy, the information exchange, and the coordination with other manned and unmanned actors, will become at least as crucial as its ...
De Nardi, Renzo, Holland, Owen
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