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Modeling and Simulation of Aircraft Motion on the Ground: Part I. Derivation of Equations of Motion

  • Ro, Kapseong;Lee, Haechang
    • International Journal of Aeronautical and Space Sciences
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    • v.2 no.1
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    • pp.28-43
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    • 2001
  • Developed in these two series of paper is a complex dynamic model representing the motion of aircraft on the ground and a computer program for numerical simulation. The first part of paper presents the theoretical derivation of equations of motion of the landing gear system based on the physical principle. Developed model is 'structured' in the sense that the undercarriage system is regarded as an assembly of strut, tire, and wheel, where each component is modeled by a separate module. These modules are linked with two external modules-the aircraft and the runway characteristics-to carry out dynamic analysis and numerical simulation of the aircraft motion on the ground. Three sets of coordinate system associated with strut, wheel/tire and runway are defined, and external loads to each component and response characteristics are examined. Lagrangian formulation is used to derive the undercarriage equations of motion relative to the moving aircraft, and the resultant forces and moments from the undercarriage are transformed to aircraft body axes.

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FBW System and Operational Flight Program Development for Small Aircraft (소형항공기를 위한 FBW 시스템과 비행운영 프로그램 개발)

  • Lee, Seung-Hyun;Kim, Eung Tai;Seong, Kiejeong
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Aviation and Aeronautics
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    • v.21 no.1
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    • pp.1-7
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    • 2013
  • To have the competitiveness in the future worldwide small aircraft market, we should be able to develop the aircraft which is highly safe, easy to fly, and having excellent flight characteristics. FBW(Fly-By Wire) system is essential for the enhancement of flight safety and control easiness. FBW system that has been applied only to the modern fighter and transport aircraft is recently applied to smaller aircraft such as regional aircraft, business aircraft and even small aircraft. The purpose of this research includes the development of flight control computer, the definition of FBW system component, the design concept of each component for redundant management, OFP(Operational Flight Program) development, FBW system integration and HILS(Hardware In-the Loop Simulation) verification environment to test this FBW system.

A Method of Plotting Component A Scaled Waveform for Aircraft Lightning Test (항공기 낙뢰 시험을 위한 Component A 축소 파형 도식화 방법)

  • Jo, Jae-Hyeon;Kim, Yun-Gon;Kim, Dong-Hyeon;Lee, Hak-Jin;Myong, Rho-Shin
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Aeronautical & Space Sciences
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    • v.49 no.9
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    • pp.801-811
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    • 2021
  • Lightning can deliver large amounts of energy to the aircraft in a short period of time, resulting in catastrophic consequence. In particular, lightning strikes accompanied by high temperature heat and current can damage aircraft surface and internal electronic equipment, seriously affecting flight safety. Lightning experiments to analyze this effect use a Component A waveform with a maximum current of 200 kA as specified in SAE ARP 5412B. However, the actual lightning occurs mostly below 35kA and lightning indirect tests are conducted by reducing waveforms to prevent damage to internal electronic equipment. In this study, we examine previous methods to plot the Component A reduced waveform and identify their limitations. We then propose a new method to plot the reduced waveform based on adjusting the correction factor of the aircraft lightning Component A waveform. Finally, the electromagnetic analysis software EMA3D was used to compare the internal induced current size reduction ratio of the internal cable harness of the EC-155B helicopter.

A Study on the Technological Competitiveness of Aircraft Infra Industries by using Patents (특허분석을 통한 항공기반산업의 기술경쟁력에 관한 연구)

  • Jung, Ha-Gyo;Whang, Kyu-Seung
    • Proceedings of the Korean Operations and Management Science Society Conference
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    • 2007.11a
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    • pp.43-57
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    • 2007
  • This paper considers the technological competitiveness of aircraft infra industries that are bases of the aircraft industry development in Korea. We performed focus group interviews to aircraft industry specialists and classified the aircraft infra industries by eight fields: metallurgical assembly, general machinery, precision instruments, materials & parts, communication appliances, computer, semi-conductor/ electronic component, electronics. Through the United States patents analysis for the G7 countries and Korea during 1995-2006, we identified the technological specificities and competences of each country. RTA(Revealed Technology Advantage) index and CII(Current Impact Index) are used to examine the technological specificity and technological competence respectively. Finally, we introduced TCI(Technological Competitiveness Index) which could reflect quantitative level as well as qualitative level of patents for each aircraft infra industry. The results show that Korea has occupied the technological competitiveness in the semi-conductor and electronic component industry out of eight aircraft infra industries, and achieved a competitive edge in communication appliance industry in the mid 2000s.

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Design Improvement about Abnormal Lighting of Anti-Collision Light for a Rotary-wing Aircraft (회전익 항공기 충돌방지등의 이상점등에 대한 설계 개선)

  • Kim, Young Mok;Seo, Young Jin;Lee, Yoon Woo;Lee, Joo Hyung;Choi, Doo-Hyun
    • Journal of Aerospace System Engineering
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    • v.13 no.5
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    • pp.79-86
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    • 2019
  • An anti-collision light of a rotary-wing aircraft is used for the purpose of preventing collision during the operation of an aircraft and is a key component to ensure flight safety. The anti-collision lights of the Korean Utility Helicopter (KUH) consist of upper and lower lights, and the power supply of anti-collision lights mounted on the aircraft. The anti-collision light is designed as a dual structure capable of brightness control and selective lighting. During the operation after delivery of the aircraft, abnormal lighting of anti-collision light occurred. In this paper, a comprehensive review of the aircraft system and component level was conducted to solve these phenomena at first. Then, the causes of anti-collision light anomalies were analyzed and the design changes are presented. The validity of design changes has been verified through the component and aircraft system ground/flight test.

Positional Stability Analysis of Trailing Aircraft in Formation Flight (편대비행에서 후방 항공기의 위치 안전성 분석)

  • Cho, Hwan Kee
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Aviation and Aeronautics
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    • v.24 no.2
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    • pp.19-24
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    • 2016
  • Positional stability analysis based on aerodynamic forces and induced moments of formation flight using two small aircraft models is presented. The aerodynamic force and moments of the trailing aircraft are analyzed in the aspect of flight stability. The induced moments with the change of local flow direction by wing-tip vortex from the leading aircraft can affect the flight positional stability of aircraft in closed formation flight. Aerodynamic forces and moments of trailing aircraft model are measured by 6-component internal balance at the 49 locations with vertical and lateral space between two aircraft models. Results are shown that the positional stability of trailing aircraft in formation flight can be analyzed by positional stability derivatives with vertical and lateral space. It is concluded that flying positions can be important factors for aircraft position stability due to induced aerodynamic force and moments with vertical and lateral spacing by the variation of flow pattern from the leading aircraft in formation flight.

Structural Health Monitoring of Aircraft Reciprocating Engine Based on Principal Component Analysis (PCA) (주성분 분석(PCA)에 의한 항공기 왕복 엔진의 구조 건전도 모니터링)

  • Kim, Ji-Hwan;Park, Seong-Eun;Lee, Hyeong-Cheol
    • Journal of Aerospace System Engineering
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    • v.6 no.1
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    • pp.13-18
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    • 2012
  • This paper presents a structural health monitoring method of aircraft reciprocating engine using Principal Component Analysis (PCA) which analyzes vibration expressed by Averaged Normalized Power Spectral Density (ANPSD). Because ANPSD of the rotating shaft is sensitive to the rotating speed, this paper proposes to use a post-processing method of ANPSD is used to reduce the sensitivity. The PCA extracts compressed information from the post-processed ANPSDs and the information means the difference between current and normal cases of the engine. The experimental results demonstrate the feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed method to detect abnormal cases of the engine.

Wing Flutter Analysis for 4-Seat Canard-Type Small Aircraft (4인승 선미익형 경항공기 날개 플러터 해석)

  • Lee, Sang-Wook;Shin, Jeong-Woo;Kim, Jin-Won;Shim, Jae-Yeul
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society for Noise and Vibration Engineering Conference
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    • 2005.05a
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    • pp.680-683
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    • 2005
  • The wing component model for flutter analysis consisting of stiffness, mass, and aerodynamic model has been constructed based on the full airframe finite element model for 4-seat canard-type small aircraft. A study on wing flutter characteristics has been investigated based on the wing component model constructed using PK method in MSC/NASTRAN for flutter analysis. In addition, wing flutter mechanism for the aircraft under consideration has been analyzed based on the results of normal mode and flutter analysis.

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An Analysis of Core Technologies and Acquisition Methodology for Combat Aircraft Powerplants (전투기 추진기관 기술현황 분석 및 핵심기술 획득 방안)

  • 이기영;김해원;강수준
    • Journal of the Korea Institute of Military Science and Technology
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    • v.3 no.1
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    • pp.92-105
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    • 2000
  • Core technologies of powerplants, which are necessary for the development of Korean type combat aircraft, are analyzed. And then, the acquisition methodologies for the technologies are proposed. With respect to the aircraft engine design and manufacturing technologies, simple basic technologies such as component manufacturing and assembling technology come to close to those of advanced countries, but the core technologies were not acquired or in the understanding level only. Therefore, the research on the component manufacturing technology should be specialized for buildup of international competition first, and the research on core technologies such as high pressure compressor design, blisk, FADEC and hollow fan blade design should be concentrated step by step by taking an active participation in the development project of international cooperative aircraft powerplants.

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The Technological Competitiveness Analysis of Aircraft-based Industries using Patent Information (특허정보를 활용한 항공기반산업의 기술경쟁력 분석)

  • Jung, Ha-Gyo;Whang, Kyu-Seung
    • Korean Management Science Review
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    • v.25 no.2
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    • pp.111-127
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    • 2008
  • This paper analyzes the technological competitiveness of aircraft-based industries that are the basis for the development of aircraft industry in Korea. By performing expert interviews with industry specialists in the field of aircraft technology, the paper categorizes eight fields that are fundamental to the development of the aircraft industry. By analyzing patents of G7 countries and Korea made in the US from 1995 to 2006 we were able to identify the technological specificities and competencies of each country. RTA (Revealed Technology Advantage) index and CII (Current Impact Index) are used to examine the technological specificity and technological competence respectively. Finally, by introducing the TCI (Technological Competitiveness Index) the paper is able to consider both the quantitative level and the qualitative level of patents for each field in the aircraft industry. By analyzing the TCI, the paper concludes that Korea has high technological prowess centered around IT industries such as semi-conductors/ electronics component, communication appliances and consumer electronics. Also Korea is relatively competitive in the precision instruments industry.