Efficient aeroelastic computational tools for helicopter vibration control development

• Grant number: 16/50477-6
• Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants
• Start date: April 01, 2017
• End date: March 31, 2019
• Field of knowledge: Engineering - Aerospace Engineering - Aerodynamics
• Agreement: Carleton University
• Mobility Program: SPRINT - Projetos de pesquisa - Mobilidade
• Principal Investigator: João Luiz Filgueiras de Azevedo
• Grantee: João Luiz Filgueiras de Azevedo
• Principal researcher abroad: Fred Nitzsch
• Institution abroad: Carleton University , Canada
• Host Institution: Instituto de Aeronáutica e Espaço (IAE). São José dos Campos , SP, Brazil
• City of the host institution: São José dos Campos
• Associated research grant: 13/07375-0 - CeMEAI - Center for Mathematical Sciences Applied to Industry, AP.CEPID

Abstract

Evaluation of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) efficient tools for the prediction of the vibration characteristics of helicopter blades operating in the aerodynamic flow typical of helicopter rotors. Evaluation of applicability of these CFD tools in the synthesis of closed-Ioop control algorithms designed to reduce the vibration transmitted to the fuselage. Organization of large collaboration project involving Carleton University, Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica, industrial partners and FAPESP in Brazil. (AU)