TY - GEN
T1 - Modeling of BO 105 flight dynamics for research on fuel savings due to single-engine operation
AU - Kerler, M.
AU - Hönle, J.
AU - Kau, H. P.
PY - 2012
Y1 - 2012
N2 - Performing a temporary shutdown of one engine of a twin-engine-powered helicopter in suitable situations during a flight mission saves fuel. Quantifying the potential fuel savings is a relevant item for both economic and environmental reasons. Before performing extensive and costly flight tests relevant simulations should be done. Therefore, in a first step, a cost-effective and detailed simulation model of the BO 105 for normal flight operations has been developed in MATLAB/Simulink, as part of a diploma thesis. The purpose was not to research new helicopter simulation methods but to select appropriate and approved methods to ensure a proper state-of-the-art simulation model. Besides the flight dynamics model, it includes a simple flight control system and an autopilot as well as a flight mission management system. In conjunction with the existing Allison 250-C20B simulation model of the Institute for Flight Propulsion, self-composed flight missions can be performed. The comprehensive model was validated with flight test data from the DLR, thereby demonstrating its prospects.
AB - Performing a temporary shutdown of one engine of a twin-engine-powered helicopter in suitable situations during a flight mission saves fuel. Quantifying the potential fuel savings is a relevant item for both economic and environmental reasons. Before performing extensive and costly flight tests relevant simulations should be done. Therefore, in a first step, a cost-effective and detailed simulation model of the BO 105 for normal flight operations has been developed in MATLAB/Simulink, as part of a diploma thesis. The purpose was not to research new helicopter simulation methods but to select appropriate and approved methods to ensure a proper state-of-the-art simulation model. Besides the flight dynamics model, it includes a simple flight control system and an autopilot as well as a flight mission management system. In conjunction with the existing Allison 250-C20B simulation model of the Institute for Flight Propulsion, self-composed flight missions can be performed. The comprehensive model was validated with flight test data from the DLR, thereby demonstrating its prospects.
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M3 - Conference contribution
AN - SCOPUS:84880471363
SN - 9781627480611
T3 - 38th European Rotorcraft Forum 2012, ERF 2012
SP - 659
EP - 670
BT - 38th European Rotorcraft Forum 2012, ERF 2012
T2 - 38th European Rotorcraft Forum 2012, ERF 2012
Y2 - 4 September 2012 through 7 September 2012
ER -