Moti Karpel
DOI Number: N/A
Conference number: IFASD-2019-118
Frequency-domain linear aeroservoelastic (ASE) equations of motion, with a unified application in dynamic response to gust, control commands and direct force applications, are presented. The increased-order modeling (IOM) approach is then used to complement the linear solutions with nonlinear effects. The resulting process, implemented in the Dynresp framework software, is demonstrated in various industrial applications and research projects. The parametric flutter margin (PFM) method, based on adding a reference parameter that expands the system stability range, is applied with virtually the same response formulation for linear and nonlinear stability analysis. The more general MIMO version of PFM is shown to be very useful in design studies and overall stability characteristics. The SISO version, however, is shown to be more practical and intuitive as it is based on direct response functions. The computation framework facilitates for convenient inclusion of morphing scenarios and rapid changes in flight conditions using the nonlinear time-domain block. Promising applications to flutter flight tests and high-fidelity fluid-structure interaction are presented.