X-HALE: A Very Flexible UAV for Nonlinear Aeroelastic Tests

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Abstract:

The University of Michigan has designed and is currently building an unmanned aerial vehicle, denoted X-HALE, which is aeroelastically representative of very flexible aircraft. The objective of this test bed is to collect unique data of the geometrically nonlinear aeroelastic response coupled with the flight dynamics to be used for future code validation. The aircraft will present specific aeroelastic features e.g., coupled rigidelastic body instability, large wing deflection during gust, etc. that can be measured in flight. Moreover, the airframe construction choice is such that the elastic, inertial and geometric properties can be well characterized. These are requirements driven by the need of the collected data to be used to support validation of coupled nonlinear aeroelasticflight dynamics codes.

Author(s):
Cesnik, Carlos E. ; Senatore, Patrick J. ; Su, Weihua ; Atkins, Ella M. ; Shearer, Christopher M. ; Pitcher, Nathan A.
Author Organization(s):
MICHIGAN UNIV ANN ARBOR DEPT OF AEROSPACE ENGINEERING
Descriptive Note:
Conference paper
Supplementary Note:
Presented at the 51st AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference 12 - 15 April 2010, Orlando, Florida.
Pagination:
0024

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
AIAA-2010-2715
Monitor Series:
AFRL
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_8_Building Partnerships
Communities of Interest:
Autonomy
Descriptor(s):
*AEROELASTICITY, *AIRCRAFT, AIRFRAMES, CODING, CONSTRUCTION, COUPLING(INTERACTION), DEFLECTION, DYNAMICS, FLEXIBLE STRUCTURES, FLIGHT, INERTIAL SYSTEMS, INFLIGHT, NONLINEAR SYSTEMS, REQUIREMENTS, RESPONSE, SYMPOSIA, TEST AND EVALUATION, TEST BEDS, UNMANNED, VALIDATION, WINGS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Pilotless Aircraft, Fluid Mechanics
Keyword(s):
FLIGHT DYNAMICS
Report Date:
2010 Apr 01
Creation Date:
2011 Dec 05