Aerodynamics and Flight Control of Air Vehicle with Variable Span Morphing Wing

가변스팬 모핑날개를 가진 비행체의 공력특성 및 비행 제어

  • 배재성 (한국항공대학교 항공우주 및 기계공학부) ;
  • 황재혁 (한국항공대학교 항공우주 및 기계공학부) ;
  • 박상혁 (한국항공대학교 항공우주 및 기계공학부) ;
  • 김종혁 (한국항공대학교 항공우주 및 기계공학부)
  • Received : 2010.10.20
  • Accepted : 2010.12.18
  • Published : 2010.12.31

Abstract

In the aerospace field, the study on a morphing-wing is in progress to improve flight performance and perform multi flight mission. There are many concepts of morphing-wing such as camber-change, wing-twist, variable-span, and so on. In this study, the aerodynamic characteristics and flight control of an air vehicle with a variable-span morphing wing (VSMW) have been investigated. VSMW with symmetric span control(SSC) can increase cruising range of aircraft by reducing drag in various flight condition. VSMW with anti-symmetric span control(ASSC) can be used in the roll control of an aircraft. The flight control about pure rolling dynamic system and full dynamic system have been performed about the cruise missile.

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