The current state-of-the-art in active-twist rotor control is discussed using representative examples from analytical and experimental studies, and the application to rotary-wing UAVs is considered. Topics include vibration and noise reduction, rotor performance improvement, active blade tracking, stability augmentation, and rotor blade de-icing. A review of the current status of piezoelectric fiber composite actuator technology, the class of piezoelectric actuators implemented in active-twist rotor systems, is included.


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    Title :

    Active-Twist Rotor Control Applications for UAVs


    Contributors:
    M. L. Wilbur (author) / W. K. Wilkie (author)

    Publication date :

    2004


    Size :

    9 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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