Dynamic modeling and simulation of a remote-controlled helicopter with a suspended load

  • James Potter
  • , Ryan Simpson
  • , William Singhose

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Abstract

A planar helicopter testbed has been constructed to study the dynamic effects of loads suspended below the helicopter by cables. A dynamic model of the helicopter-load system is presented, as well as a procedure to estimate the unknown model parameters. The simulated helicopter is controlled by a virtual pilot with attributes that are scaled to match the model helicopter's fast dynamics. Initial simulations show that the presence of a heavy load makes it difficult to maintain a steady hover position after a horizontal movement.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAerial Vehicles; Aerospace Control; Alternative Energy; Automotive Control Systems; Battery Systems; Beams and Flexible Structures; Biologically-Inspired Control and its Applications;
PublisherAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
ISBN (Print)9780791856123
DOIs
StatePublished - 2013
EventASME 2013 Dynamic Systems and Control Conference, DSCC 2013 - Palo Alto, CA, United States
Duration: Oct 21 2013Oct 23 2013

Publication series

NameASME 2013 Dynamic Systems and Control Conference, DSCC 2013
Volume1

Conference

ConferenceASME 2013 Dynamic Systems and Control Conference, DSCC 2013
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityPalo Alto, CA
Period10/21/1310/23/13

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