Validation of a Comprehensive Aeroelastic Analysis for Tiltrotor Aircraft

Author: Srinivas Venkataraman   Chopra Inderjit  

Publisher: AHS International

ISSN: 2161-6027

Source: Journal of the American Helicopter Society, Vol.43, Iss.4, 1998-10, pp. : 333-341

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Abstract

A comprehensive aeroelastic analysis that can predict the performance, vibratory loads and aeroelastic stability of eomposite- coupled advanced geometry tiltrotors that include gimballed hub, elastic wing and elastic fuselage motion is presented. Helicopter, conversion and airplane modes of operation are modeled. Predictions from this analysis for trim controls, response, loads and aeroelastic stability correlate as well with test data as do predictions from other established analyses.