Flap motion of helicopter rotors with novel, dynamic stall model

Abstract

Abstract:In this paper, a nonlinear flapping equation for large inflow angles and flap angles is established by analyzing the aerodynamics of helicopter blade elements. In order to obtain a generalized flap equation, the Snel stall model was first applied to determine the lift coefficient of the helicopter rotor. A simulation experiment for specific airfoils was then conducted to verify the effectiveness of the Snel stall model as it applies to helicopters. Results show that the model requires no extraneous parameters compared to the traditional stall model and is highly accurate and practically applicable. Based on the model, the relationship between the flapping angle and the angle of attack was analyzed, as well as the advance ratio under the dynamic stall state.

Modeling and Dynamics of HTS Motors for Aircraft Electric Propulsion

“…According to the Snel model, the lift coefficient is expressed as follows (see also Han, et al [24]):…”