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The paper aims to establish a comprehensive optimization analysis model for a helicopter roll on the ground and take off based on optimal control method. The trajectory and control of the entire process are studied, and the key factors affecting the helicopter takeoff distance are analyzed.Design/methodology/approachFirst, based on the equivalent stiffness and damping, the landing gear model is established, and a six-degree-of-freedom helicopter model is formed. Then, the simulation of the roll-on takeoff is transformed into a nonlinear optimal control problem (NOCP). Meanwhile, a hybrid single-multiple shooting method-based transcription process is used for discretizing the problem, leading to a finite nonlinear programming model, which is solved by sequential quadratic programming. Finally, the process was calculated and compared with flight test data, which verified the feasibility of the NOCP. The influence of takeoff weight, takeoff power and liftoff airspeed on the takeoff distance of the helicopter was analyzed.FindingsThe results show that the takeoff weight can be increased by 17% under the maximum takeoff power, which is roll-on takeoff at an altitude of 0 m. When the helicopter takes off with the maximum weight at an altitude of 5000 m, the liftoff airspeed should be over 49.2 km/h.Originality/valueThe novelty of this paper lies in the comprehensive consideration of helicopter taxiing and taking-off phases, and the application of optimal control theory to establish a comprehensive analysis model, which can quickly analyze the maximum takeoff weight, takeoff distance, optimal liftoff speed and so on. Meanwhile, the method is verified based on the flight data.
Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology: An International Journal – Emerald Publishing
Published: May 2, 2023
Keywords: Roll-on takeoff; Takeoff weight; Takeoff distance; liftoff speed
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