Study on the Dynamics of a Rotor in a Maneuvering Aircraft

Abstract

This paper shows how the dynamics of a rotor in a maneuvering aircraft changes according to the operation of the aircraft. The mathematical model of an unbalanced rotor system located in the maneuvering aircraft is derived. The dynamic characteristics of the rotor running at a constant angular speed or a constant acceleration are studied under the assumptions that the aircraft maneuvers only in a vertical plane and that the pitching angle and the flight path inclination of the aircraft are equal. The effects of gravity and unbalance parameter are considered. The results show that the unbalanced response of a rotor in an aircraft is obviously influenced by the aircraft’s flying status.