On-line determination of optimal flight paths for helicoptersA procedure for computing fuel optimal fixed range trajectories is developed for helicopters. The algorithm uses a simplified dynamic model and a climb-cruise-descent assumption which simplifies the variational problem to an algebraic minimization. Development of the performance model is discussed extensively and representative results for the S-61 and S-76 helicopters are presented. The results show that the model and optimization algorithm are small enough and simple enough to be incorporated into an on-line optimization algorithm.
Document ID
19850049843
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Slater, G. L. (Cincinnati, University Cincinnati, OH, United States)
Stoughton, M. (Cincinnati Univ. OH, United States)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1984
Subject Category
Aircraft Design, Testing And Performance
Meeting Information
Meeting: American Helicopter Society, Annual Forum