Modification of mass-flow parameter to allow smooth transition between helicopter and windmill states

  • David A. Peters
  • , Chengjian He

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Abstract

A modification is made to the mass flow parameters used in the Pitt-Peters and Peters-He dynamic inflow models. This modification allows a stable transition through the vortex-ring state region, and ensures a convergence both to any specified inflow state (within the region) and to momentum theory (outside of the defined region). The modification is a function of the instantaneous total flow at the rotor disk, and thus can be used in dynamic simulations.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)275-278
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of the American Helicopter Society
Volume51
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 2006

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