Control-oriented modeling of a high-aspect-ratio flying wing with coupled flight dynamics

Niu, Cong and Yan, Xiutian and Chen, Boyi (2023) Control-oriented modeling of a high-aspect-ratio flying wing with coupled flight dynamics. Chinese Journal of Aeronautics, 36 (4). pp. 409-422. ISSN 1000-9361 (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cja.2022.08.018)

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Abstract

The flight-structural dynamics of a high-aspect-ratio wing challenge the flight control design. This paper develops a reduced model of coupled dynamics with stability consideration. The structural dynamics are formulated with dihedrals, and the central loads drive the deformation. The control-oriented model with essential coupled dynamics is formulated. Modal sensitivity analysis and input–output pairing are performed to identify the control structure. Besides, an example of flight control design is provided to discuss the necessity of considering structural dynamics in controller design. Analytical coupled flight dynamics provide a system-theoretic approach for stability and facilitate model-based control techniques. Simulation results reveal the characteristics of flight-structural coupled dynamics and demonstrate that the influence of flexible modes should be considered in control design, especially in lateral dynamics.

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