摘要:
An investigation of rotor smoothing adjustments using a comprehensive model of the CH-47D helicopter in the Rotorcraft Comprehensive Analysis System (RCAS) was undertaken to assess the capabilities of simulations to support the development of condition-based maintenance systems. Tip weight, pitch link, and trim tab adjustments were modeled in RCAS, and simulations were performed using both a uniform inflow model and a prescribed wake model. Trim and periodic solution methods were also explored. Calculations showed that the periodic solution method did not always produce acceptable results, and the prescribed wake model was preferred over uniform inflow because of the trim tab results. Comparisons of computed results with empirical rotor smoothing coefficients showed that this model was not sufficiently accurate for training condition-based maintenance systems, but did exhibit certain characteristics that presage the potential of an enhanced model with increased fidelity.
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