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Real actuator effects and the aerodynamic energy method

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  04 July 2016

A. Simpson
A. Simpson*
Affiliation:
Department of Aeronautical Engineering, University of Bristol
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Summary

The aerodynamic energy method provides a means of flutter-suppression control-law design based wholly on oscillatory aerodynamic forces on a notional structure with notional normal vibration modes. The method has been proposed as a means of flutter suppression regardless of structural considerations, other than those mentioned. As originally conceived, the method is based upon the assumption of totally irreversible active controls. In this paper, the effects of finite impedance of actuators on the implementation of the method are investigated analytically. The conclusions do not augur well for the method.

Type
Research Article
Information
The Aeronautical Journal , Volume 92 , Issue 912 , February 1988 , pp. 77 - 83
Copyright
Copyright © Royal Aeronautical Society 1988 

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