Date of Award:
5-2023
Document Type:
Dissertation
Degree Name:
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department:
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Committee Chair(s)
Douglas F. Hunsaker
Committee
Douglas F. Hunsaker
Committee
James Joo
Committee
Tianye He
Committee
Matthew Harris
Committee
Stephen Whitmore
Abstract
This dissertation presents an analysis of the aerodynamics for an aircraft using a novel, bio-inspired control system. The control system is a rotating tail, that is inspired by the way in which birds use their tail to control their flight. An aerodynamic model for a baseline aircraft and a bio-inspired variant are created by referencing well-known relationships for the aerodynamics of flight, which are then used to analyze the available flight envelope at which each aircraft can reach two different equilibrium states. An analysis of the total aerodynamic control authority of each aircraft is also included along with a preliminary control system to bring the aircraft back to equilibrium when influenced by a wind gust. These studies indicate some of the benefits and trade-offs of using this bio-inspired rotating tail design.
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Recommended Citation
Bolander, Christian R., "Aerodynamic Implications of a Bio‐Inspired Rotating Empennage Design for Control of a Fighter Aircraft" (2023). All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023. 8749.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/etd/8749
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