This paper presents a simplified nonlinear dynamic mathematical model of a monocopter. A monocopter is an all-rotating unmanned aerial vehicle with a design inspired by a samara, which is the seed from a maple tree. The aim of the model is to describe the essential dynamics of a monocopter in various regimes of flight. The model is based on the unsteady blade-element momentum theory and combines methodologies that are found both in helicopter and wind turbine theories. A qualitative validation of the proposed model shows that the obtained simulation results are in good agreement with the empirical findings and the simulation results of a more advanced monocopter model. The results also agree with the predictions based on helicopter theory and the stability study of a samara seed. The paper demonstrates that simpler methods (such as the unsteady blade-element momentum theory) could be applied to develop efficient and computationally undemanding monocopter models, which are suitable for further research in the field of monocopter sensor and control systems.


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    Title :

    Mathematical Model of a Monocopter Based on Unsteady Blade-Element Momentum Theory



    Published in:

    Journal of aircraft ; 52 , 6 ; 1905-1913


    Publication date :

    2015




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English



    Classification :

    BKL:    55.50 Luftfahrzeugtechnik / 55.50
    Local classification TIB:    770/7040



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