Accession Number:

AD0729848

Title:

Stability and Control of Helicopters in Steep Approaches. Volume 2. The MOSTAB Program

Descriptive Note:

Final rept.

Corporate Author:

MECHANICS RESEARCH INC LOS ANGELES CA

Personal Author(s):

• Wolkovitch, Julian
• Hoffman, John A.

Report Date:

1971-05-01

Pagination or Media Count:

218.0

Abstract:

The general approach used in the MOSTAB modular stability derivative program is described. Details are presented of the aerodynamic representations of modular aircraft elements such as bodies and lifting surfaces, and the rotor dynamic equations are explained. A listing of the MOSTAB program MOSTAB B version is given.

Descriptors:

• *APPROACH
• *FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEMS
• *HELICOPTERS
• AERODYNAMIC CHARACTERISTICS
• COMPUTER PROGRAMS
• STABILITY

Subject Categories:

• Helicopters

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE