A theory is presented to calculate the flow field due to main and tail rotors of a helicopter in hovering flight. To solve this complex flow problem, simple vortex rings are used to model main and tail rotor wakes. Preliminary numerical results are found to be encouraging. (Author)
Calculation of the Velocity Field Generated by a Helicopter Main and Tail Rotors in Hover
1984
19 pages
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Englisch
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