Bell, Jonathon, Brazinskas, Mantas and Prior, Stephen D.
(2011)
Optimizing performance variables for small unmanned aerial vehicle co-axial rotor systems.
Lecture Notes in Computer Science, 2011
(6781)
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pp. 494-503.
ISSN 0302-9743
[Article]
(doi:10.1007/978-3-642-21741-8_52)
Abstract
The aim of this project was to design and build a test-rig that is capable of analyzing small unmanned aerial vehicles (SUAV) co-axial rotor systems. The intention of the test-rig development was to highlight important aeromechanical components and variables that dictate the co-axial units flight performance, with the intention of optimizing the propulsion systems for use on HALO® a co-axial SUAV designed by the Autonomous Systems Lab at Middlesex University. The major contributions of this paper are: an optimum COTS co-axial configuration with regards to motor and propeller variations, a thorough review and validation of co-axial rotor systems inter-rotor spacing which in turn identified an optimum H/D ratio region of between (0.41–0.65).
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Article
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Additional Information: |
Published as part of: Engineering Psychology and Cognitive Ergonomics: 9th International Conference, EPCE 2011, Held as Part of HCI International 2011, Orlando, FL, USA, July 9-14, 2011. Proceedings. Edited by Don Harris. ISBN: 9783642217401. |
Research Areas: |
A. > School of Science and Technology |
Item ID: |
8022 |
Notes on copyright: |
Post-refereed version included as permitted by publisher.The final authenticated version is available online at http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-21741-8_52 |
Depositing User: |
Dr Stephen Prior
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Date Deposited: |
21 Jul 2011 10:35 |
Last Modified: |
05 Feb 2021 06:24 |
URI: |
https://eprints.mdx.ac.uk/id/eprint/8022 |
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