Title: Method for increasing ground movement characteristics of an unmanned aerial vehicle of an aerodynamic scheme of a flying wing and its virtual testing

Authors: Andrey A. Smagin; Oleg S. Dolgov; Boris B. Safoklov

Addresses: Department of Technological Design and Quality Management, Moscow Aviation Institute (National Technical University), 125993, Volokolamskoe shosse, 4, Moscow, Russia ' Department of Technological Design and Quality Management, Moscow Aviation Institute (National Technical University), 125993, Volokolamskoe shosse, 4, Moscow, Russia ' Department of Technological Design and Quality Management, Moscow Aviation Institute (National Technical University), 125993, Volokolamskoe shosse, 4, Moscow, Russia

Abstract: The first part of the research discusses the possibility to introduce an integrated control contour for landing gear systems for an unmanned aerial vehicle of the aerodynamic scheme 'flying wing' as a way of increasing ground movement characteristics. The analysis of peculiarities of movement on the ground is carried out, and disadvantages and limits of application of available control methods are specified. The second part of the paper is devoted to development of a dynamic aircraft model for virtual testing of integral contour. The development allows to obtain the maximum benefits on flying wing aircraft. Nevertheless, with certain modifications, the system can be used for aircraft of the classic aerodynamic design. It will improve the safety of flights in a strong crosswind and improve takeoff and landing characteristics. The technical solution can be used on passenger aircraft as an auxiliary system that helps the pilot to withstand take-off and flight direction under random energy disturbances, similar to the electronic stability program (ESP) auxiliary systems used on modern cars - an electronic dynamic stabilisation system.

Keywords: landing gear; stability and controllability; flying wing; automatic; complex control system; CCS; electronic stability program; ESP.

DOI: 10.1504/IJSA.2021.117246

International Journal of Sustainable Aviation, 2021 Vol.7 No.2, pp.154 - 164

Received: 19 Jan 2021
Accepted: 09 Apr 2021
Published online: 24 Aug 2021 *

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