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A Study on the Structure Analysis of Riveting Process for Aircraft Frame Manufacturing (항공기 프레임 제작을 위한 리벳팅 공정의 구조해석에 관한 연구)

  • Lee, Choon-Man;Oh, Won-Jung
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Manufacturing Process Engineers
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    • v.19 no.2
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    • pp.103-110
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    • 2020
  • Riveting is mainly used to assemble the aircraft fuselage. An average of 2~3 workers is needed to assemble an aircraft fuselage consisting of various size frames by riveting. In this study, a riveting process that enables one-person operation using an automated C-frame riveting machine was proposed for improving the efficiency of productivity. The proposed process was verified stability through structural analysis. In the range that can maintain structural stability, panel thickness of the riveting machine and shape were modified to optimizing the shape for reducing the weight of the riveting process. The structural analysis was performed by software ANSYS workbench 19.2. The optimized riveting machine was reduced by 257kg compared to the existing model.

Design of Transparent Electromagnetic Absorbing Structure for Stealth Aircraft Canopy (스텔스 전투기 캐노피를 위한 투명 전자파 흡수구조 설계)

  • Hong, Ic-Pyo
    • Journal of the Korea Institute of Military Science and Technology
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    • v.18 no.4
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    • pp.369-375
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    • 2015
  • In this paper, transparent circuit analog radar absorbing structure with angular stability for stealth aircraft canopy was proposed and designed. To obtain wideband electromagnetic absorption, optical transparency and smaller thickness, we proposed the novel FSS(Frequency Selective Surface) for X-band and implemented the resistive FSS and PEC(Perfect Electric Conductor) plane using ITO(Indium Thin Oxide) coating with optical transmissivity of 90 %. Reflection loss characteristics for different incident angles of both TE(Transverse Electric) and TM(Transverse Magnetic) polarizations are presented through simulations. We then fabricated the proposed structure to verify the simulation results. The comparisons between the simulation and measured results show good agreements. The results also show that the proposed radar absorbing structure can provide better frequency stability for different incidence angles and polarizations as well as optical transparency. We can apply this proposed structure to the canopy of stealth aircraft and other stealth applications for visible transparency.

Study of Longitudinal Stability of eVTOL UAM with Tilt Rotor and Tandem Wing (Tilt Rotor와 Tandem Wing을 적용한 eVTOL UAM의 세로안정성 연구)

  • Joo Chan-Young;Kim Ha-Min;Kim Min-Jae;Min Kyoung-Soon
    • The Journal of the Convergence on Culture Technology
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    • v.9 no.6
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    • pp.941-946
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    • 2023
  • To improve the lift, cruise speed, and range of eVTOL aircraft, which are being considered as future transportation vehicles, this paper introduces the concepts of Tilt Rotor and Tandem Wing to the aircraft. We developed an aircraft and conducted flight experiments to obtain flight videos and flight logs. The results of the analysis of the flight videos and flight logs showed that the aircraft's moment was excessively forward and the attitude was not recovered. To address this problem, we modified the wing incidence angles and surface areas in XFLR5 to obtain the optimal pitching moment coefficients to ensure vertical stability. We then analyzed the redesigned aircraft, developed using CATIA, through XFLR5. The results of this study provide valuable insights, suggesting that the incorporation of Tilt Rotor and Tandem Wing designs can contribute to achieving stable pitching moment coefficients. This innovative approach offers a promising avenue to significantly enhance vertical stability in UAM vehicles, paving the way for future advancements in the field.

A Study on Control Law Augmentation in order to Improve Aircraft Controllability and Stability in High Angle of Attack (고받음각에서 조종성능 및 안정성 증강을 위한 제어법칙에 관한 연구)

  • Kim, Chong-Sup;Hwang, Byung-Moon;Lee, Dong-Gyu
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Aeronautical & Space Sciences
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    • v.33 no.10
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    • pp.60-67
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    • 2005
  • Modern version of supersonic jet fighter aircraft must have guaranteed appropriate controllability and stability in HAoA(high angle of attack). Limit value of aircraft entering into the deep stall in HAoA is related to aircraft configuration design. But, In order to guarantee the aircraft's safety in HAoA, control law for HAoA region implemented in digital Fly-By-Wire flight control system of supersonic jet fighter. The AoA limiter is designed for positive HAoA in longitudinal control law. But, aircraft departure during aggressive negative pitch maneuver such as push over in departure resistance flight test. Therefore negative AoA limiter is needed in longitudinal control law. Result of T-50 flight test show that the AoA is exceed the limit value during aggressive positive pitch maneuver in pull up of power approach mode. In this paper, the AoA limit control law in positive and negative AoA was proposed in order to improve aircraft controllability and stability.

The future role of smart structure systems in modern aircraft

  • Becker, J.;Luber, W.;Simpson, J.;Dittrich, K.
    • Smart Structures and Systems
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    • v.1 no.2
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    • pp.159-184
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    • 2005
  • The paper intends to summarize some guidelines for future smart structure system application in military aircraft. This preview of system integration is based upon a review on approximately one and a half decades of application oriented aerospace related smart structures research. Achievements in the area of structural health monitoring, adaptive shape, adaptive load bearing devices and active vibration control have been reached, potentials have been identified, several feasibility studies have been performed and some smart technologies have been already implemented. However the realization of anticipated visions and previously initial timescales announced have been rather too optimistic. The current development shall be based on a more realistic basis including more emphasis on fundamental aircraft strength, stiffness, static and dynamic load and stability requirements of aircraft and interdisciplinary integration requirements and improvements of integrated actors, actuator systems and control systems including micro controllers.

Dynamic Stability Flight Test for Small Aircraft using Modified Maximum Likelihood Estimation (최대공산 추정법을 이용한 항공기 동안정성 비행시험)

  • Lee, Sang-Jong;Park, Jeong-Ho;Chang, Jae-Won;Park, Il-Kyung;Kim, Keun-Taek;Seong, Kie-Jeong
    • Aerospace Engineering and Technology
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    • v.9 no.2
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    • pp.105-115
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    • 2010
  • This technical paper describes and summarizes the flight test results for the longitudinal and lateal-directional dynamic stability characteristics. The target aircraft is the 4-seat carnard type aircraft, FireFly, which has been developed by KARI. Airborne sensors and real-time telemetry system are constructed to obtain the flight test data. The dynamic stability characteristics should be analyzed and tested by estimaitng the aerodynamic parameters in the dymaic equations of motion. The maximum likelihood estimation technique has been applied to the flight data from chirp, 3211, and doublet control inputs.

A Study on the Flight Control Law and the Dynamic Characteristic about Variation of Feedback Gains of T-50 Lateral-Directional Axis (T-50 가로-방향축 비행제어법칙 설계 및 궤환이득의 변화에 따른 항공기 동특성에 관한 연구)

  • Kim Chong-Sup;Hwang Byung-Moon;Kang Young-Shin
    • Journal of Institute of Control, Robotics and Systems
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    • v.12 no.7
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    • pp.621-630
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    • 2006
  • The T-50 advanced trainer aircraft combines advanced aerodynamic features and a fly-by-wire flight control system in order to produce a stability and highly maneuverability. The flight control system both longitudinal and lateral-directional axes to achieve performance enhancements and improve stability. The T-50 employs the RSS concept in order to improve the aerodynamic performance in longitudinal axis and the longitudinal control laws employ the dynamic inversion with proportional-plus-integral control method. And, lateral-directional control laws employ the blended roll system both beta-betadot feedback and simple roll rate feedback with proportional control method in order to guarantee aircraft stability. This paper details the design process of developing lateral-directional control laws, utilizing the requirement of MIL-F-8785C and MIL-F-9490D. And, this paper propose the analysis of aircraft characteristics such as dutch-roll mode, roll mode, spiral mode, gain and phase margin about gains for lateral-directional inner loop feedback.

Automatic Flight Path Control of Small Unmanned Aircraft with Delta-wing ICCAS 2004

  • Nagata, Masanobu;Kumon, Makoto;Kouzawa, Ryuichi;Mizumoto, Ikuro;Iwai, Zenta
    • 제어로봇시스템학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2004.08a
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    • pp.1386-1391
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    • 2004
  • It is known that an aircraft with delta-wings which are attached to the body at a large angle like a kite or a hang glider has a measure of maneuverability and stability. Aircrafts of this kind can fly stably. Even if engine trouble occurs, it will not fall and might be able to land. In this paper, one of the conventional control methods, PID control, is applied to the aircraft with LQ local control block. This is based on an idea that the aircraft flies so stably that the automatic control system might be realized by a simple controller. The proposed PID controller consists of several sub-controllers which are constructed to each system neglecting the interference. In addition, the LQ control is involved as a local loop of the aileron and rudder control in order to increase stability of the attitude when circling. The effectiveness of the proposed method is shown through 3D computer simulations and experiments of the flight path control.

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Numerical Analysis for Fluid-Structure Interaction in Aircraft Structure Considering Uncertainty (불확정성을 고려한 항공기 구조물의 유체-구조간 상호 간섭 현상의 수치 해석)

  • Chung, Chan-Hoon;Shin, Sang-Joon
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society for Noise and Vibration Engineering Conference
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    • 2007.05a
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    • pp.251-257
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    • 2007
  • For the modern aircraft, uncertainty has bee an important issue to its aeroelastic stability. Therefore, many researches have been conducted regarding this topic. The uncertainties in the aeroelastic system amy consist of the structural and aerodynamic uncertainty. In this paper, we suggest a parametric uncertainty modeling and conduct the aeroelastic stability analysis of a typical wing including the uncertainty.

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A Study on Improvement of Aircraft Handling Quality for Asymmetric Loading Configuration (비대칭 무장 형상의 조종성 개선에 관한 연구)

  • Kim, Chong-Sup;Bae, Myung-Whan;Hwang, Byung-Moon
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Aeronautical & Space Sciences
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    • v.33 no.2
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    • pp.106-112
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    • 2005
  • Modern versions of supersonic jet fighter aircraft have several different weapon loading configuration to support air-to-air combat and air-to-ground delivery of weapon modes. These various aircraft loading conditions could result in asymmetric configurations to the aircraft once delivered. These asymmetric configurations could result in decreased handling qualities for the pilot maneuvering, stability, control issues and aerodynamic performance of the aircraft. In order to eliminate or decrease these adverse impacts on the pilot's ability, development of T-50 flight control law attempts to control the aircraft in both longitudinal and lateral-directional axes. Especially, the design of the lateral-directional roll axis control laws, utilizing a simple roll rate feedback structure and gains such as F-16, is developed for the T-50 aircraft to meet the aircraft's design requirements. Consequently, it is found that the improved control law decreases the roll-off phenomenon in lateral axes during pitch maneuver.