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Elementary
Flight
Dynamics
with an

Introduction
to Bifurcation and
Continuation Methods

Nandan K. Sinha *
N. Ananthkrishnan

>C)J CRC Press


Taylor & Francis Croup
Boca Raton London New York

CRC Press is an imprintof the

Taylor & Francis Group, an informa business


Contents

Preface xiii
Authors xvii

1 Introduction 1
1.1 What, Why and How? 1
1.2 Aircraft as a Rigid Body 2

1.3 Six Degrees of Freedom 7


1.4 Position, Velocity and Angles 10
1.5 Aircraft Motion in Wind 14
1.6 Longitudinal Flight Dynamics 17
1.7 Longitudinal Dynamics Equations 21
1.8 A Question of Timescales 22
1.9 Longitudinal Trim 25
1.10 Aerodynamic Coefficients CD, CL, C„, 28
1.10.1 Aerodynamic Coefficients with Angle of Attack (a) 30
1.10.2 Aerodynamic Coefficients with Mach Number {Ma) 32
1.11 Wing-Body Trim 34
Exercise Problems 40
References 42

2 Stability Concept 43
2.1 Linear First-Order
System 43
2.2 Linear Second-Order System 46
2.3 Nonlinear Second-Order System 55
2.4 Pitch Dynamics about Level Flight Trim 57
2.5 Modelling Small-Perturbation Aerodynamics 58
2.6 Pitch Dynamics about Level Flight Trim (Contd.) 62
2.6.1 Numerical
Example 63
2.7 Short-Period Frequency and Damping 68
2.8 Forced Response 69
2.8.1 First-Order System 70
2.8.2 Second-Order System 72
2.9 Response to Pitch Control 77
2.9.1 Pitch Dynamics about Level Flight Trim
with Elevator Control 79
Exercise Problems 80

3 Longitudinal Trim and Stability 83


3.1 Wing-Body Trim and Stability 83
3.2 Wing-Body Plus Tail: Physical Arguments 87

vii
viii Contents

3.3 Wing-Body Plus Tail: Math Model 88

Lift 93
3.3.1 Airplane
3.3.2 Airplane Pitching Moment 95
3.4 Role of Downwash 101
3.5 Neutral Point 101

3.5.1 Static 104


Margin
3.5.2 Aerodynamic Centre of Entire Airplane
NP as 104
3.6 Replacing VH with V/, 106

3.6.1 Revised Expressions for NP 108

3.6.2 NP as Aerodynamic Centre of the Entire Airplane 109


3.6.3 Trim and Stability, Again! Ill

3.7 Effect of CG Movement Ill

3.8 Rear CG Limit due to Airplane Loading and


at Take-Off 115
Configuration
3.9 Curves—Non-Linearities 116
C„„ Q
Exercise Problems 117
3.1 122
Appendix

4 Longitudinal Control 123


4.1 Tail 123
All-Moving
4.2 Elevator 125

4.3 Tail Lift with Elevator 126


130
4.4 Airplane Lift Coefficient with Elevator
4.5 Airplane Pitching Moment Coefficient with Elevator 134
4.6 Elevator Influence on Trim and Stability 137
138
4.6.1 Change in Trim Lift Coefficient
4.6.2 Another Viewpoint of Stability 140
Manoeuvres with the Elevator 141
4.7 Longitudinal
4.8 Most Forward CG Limit 147
4.8.1 Using Elevator to
Compensate for CG Shift 148
149
4.8.2 Typical Elevator Deflection Limits
4.8.3 Forward-Most CG Limit due to Elevator
151
Up-Deflection Limit

4.9 NP Determination from Flight Tests 152


4.10 Effect of NP Shift with Mach Number 154

Exercise Problems 157


References 159

161
5 Long-Period (Phugoid) Dynamics
5.1 Phugoid Mode Equations 161
5.2 162
Energy
5.2.1 Normal Acceleration 164

5.3 Phugoid Mode Physics 165


166
5.4 Phugoid Small-Perturbation Equations
5.5 Aerodynamic Modelling with Mach Number 168
Contents *x

5.6 Phugoid Dynamics 170


5.7 Phugoid Mode Frequency and Damping 172
5.8 Accurate Short-Period and Phugoid Approximations 175
5.8.1 Short-Period Mode Dynamics 176
5.8.2 Phugoid Mode Dynamics 177
5.9 Derivative C„|M„ 178
5.10 Derivative
Cmql in Pitching Motion 179
5.11 Derivative
Cmql in Phugoid Motion 181
5.12 Flow Curvature Effects 182
Exercise Problems 184
References 186

6 Lateral-Directional Motion 187


6.1 Review 187
6.2 Directional Disturbance Angles 188
6.3 Directional versus Longitudinal Flight 190
6.4 Lateral Disturbance Angles 191
6.5 Lateral-Directional Rate Variables 194
6.6 Small-Perturbation Lateral-Directional Equations 195
6.7 Lateral-Directional Timescales 198
6.8 Lateral-Directional Aerodynamic Derivatives 200
6.9 Lateral-Directional Small-Perturbation Equations (Contd.) 202
6.10 Lateral-Directional Dynamic Modes 207
6.10.1 Roll (Rate) Mode 207
6.10.2 Dutch Roll Mode 208
6.10.3 Spiral Mode 212
Exercise Problems 214
Reference 214

7 Lateral-Directional Dynamic Modes 215


7.1 Roll (Rate) Mode 215
7.2 Roll Damping Derivative C,p2 216
7.2.1 Special Case of Trapezoidal Wing 218
7.2.2 Owing to Vertical Tail 219
7.3 Roll Control 221
7.4 Aileron Control Derivative, CIS„ 225
7.4.1 Other Roll Control Devices 228
[Link] Roll Control with Spoilers 229
[Link] Roll Control by Differential Tail 230
[Link] Roll Control by Rudder 230
7.5 Yaw due to Roll Control 232
7.5.1 Yaw due to Aileron 232
7.5.2 Yaw due to Spoilers 233
7.5.3 Yaw due to Differential Tail 234
7.5.4 Yaw due to Rudder 235
X Contents

7.6 Aileron Input for a Bank Angle 235


7.7 Dutch Roll Mode 236
7.8 Directional Derivatives Cy/S and C„p 241
7.8.1 Other Contributors to Yaw Stiffness 245
7.8.2 Loss of Vertical Tail Effectiveness 247
7.9 Lateral Derivative: Cip 249
7.9.1 Wing Dihedral 249
7.9.2 Other Sources of Cip 253

[Link] Wing Sweep 253


[Link] Wing Vertical Position on Fuselage 255
[Link] Vertical Tail 256
7.10 Damping Derivatives: C„rl and C/rl 258
7.10.1 Wing Contribution to C„rl and C,rl 259
7.10.2 Vertical Tail Contribution to C„r, and C,rl 260
7.11 Rudder Control 263
7.11.1 Crosswind Landing 265
7.11.2 Other Rudder Trim Cases 266
7.12 Spiral Mode 267
7.12.1 C„r2 andCir2 Derivatives 269
7.12.2 Spiral Mode Stability 271
7.13 Real-Life Airplane Data 272

Exercise Problems 273


References 277

8 Computational Flight Dynamics 279


8.1 Aircraft Equations of Motion 279
8.2 Derivation of Aircraft Equations of Motion 279
8.2.1 Equations for the Translational Motion 281
8.3 3-2-1 Rule 284

8.3.1 Euler Angles and Transformation 284


8.3.2 Kinematic Equations (Attitude and Position

Dynamics) 288
[Link] Relation between Body Rates (p, q, r) and
Euler Rates (0, 6, iff) 288

[Link] Relation between Inertial Velocity and


Body-Axis Velocity Components 290

[Link] Relation between Body and Wind-Fixed


Coordinates (Rotation Triplet (-/3) a 0) 291
-
-
[Link] Relation between the Body-Axis and Wind-
Axis Euler Angles 293
[Link] Relation between the Body-Axis and Wind-
Axis
Angular Rates 294
8.3.3 Force Equations Summed Up 295

[Link] Derivation of Force Equations in Wind-


Fixed Axis System 296
Contents xi

8.4 Derivation of Aircraft Equations of Motion (Contd.) 300

8.4.1 Equations for the Rotational Motion 300


8.4.2 Symmetry of Aircraft 301
8.4.3 Sources of Nonlinearity 303

8.5 Numerical Analysis of Aircraft Motions 306


8.5.1 Generalized Airplane Trim and Stability Analysis 307

[Link] Local Dynamic Behaviour: Trim and

Stability Analysis 307


8.6 Standard Bifurcation Analysis 309

8.6.1 Application of SBA to F-18/HARV Dynamics 313


[Link] Stall and Post-Stall Solutions 313
[Link] Roll Manoeuvres 317

8.7 Extended Bifurcation Analysis (EBA) 319


8.7.1 Straight and Level Flight Trim 320
8.7.2 Coordinated (Zero Sideslip) Level Turn Trim 325

8.7.3 Performance and Stability Analysis 328


[Link] Straight and Level Flight Trim 328
[Link] Level Turn Manoeuvre 331

[Link] Maximum Roll Rate in a Roll Manoeuvre 334


Exercise Problems 335

Appendix 8.1: Small-Perturbation Equations 336

Appendix 8.2: F-18Data 338


Appendix 8.3: Equations and Aircraft Data Used for Roll
Manoeuvre 340

References 340

Index 343

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Lateral-directional motion analysis extends flight dynamics comprehension by addressing side-to-side and yawing motions, which are crucial for directional stability and control. It helps in designing control surfaces for effective turn coordination and assessing roll-yaw coupling effects, which are necessary for maintaining desired flight paths .

The neutral point is crucial in aircraft stability as it represents the aerodynamic center around which the moments do not change with angle of attack. It helps determine the static margin, indicating how far the center of gravity can move before the aircraft becomes statically unstable, thus guiding significant design and loading decisions .

Numerical methods are indispensable for tackling nonlinear flight dynamics because they enable the simulation of complex interactions and responses that cannot be captured analytically. Methods like bifurcation analysis and stability derivatives allow for exploration of how nonlinear effects influence stability, control design, and performance across varied flight conditions .

Understanding the aircraft as a rigid body is foundational in flight dynamics because it simplifies the complexity of motion by treating the vehicle as having six degrees of freedom without deformation. This abstraction allows for more straightforward application of kinematic and dynamic principles to analyze position, velocity, and orientation changes under various forces .

Differentiating between linear and nonlinear system stability is vital in small-perturbation aerodynamics modeling, as it affects how accurately the dynamics near a flight condition can be captured. Linear models simplify this by assuming small disturbances, making analysis tractable, but may overlook critical nonlinear interactions that could arise in real scenarios, potentially leading to oversight of dynamic instabilities .

Aerodynamic coefficients are critical as they quantify how different forces, such as lift, drag, and moments, affect the aircraft in response to changes in the angle of attack or speed. They are used to model and predict the aircraft's stability and control effectiveness, contributing to the design and analysis of performance characteristics .

Elevator deflection limits determine the maximum control authority available for pitch adjustments. They thus define the forward-most position the center of gravity can be placed while retaining sufficient control to maintain desired pitch angles and trim conditions, ensuring safe and effective maneuverability without excessive stick force or insufficient responsiveness .

Control derivatives like Cm_q and Cy_β are pivotal in defining how aircraft responses to control inputs affect their maneuverability. Cm_q represents the pitch moment change with pitch rate, impacting short-period dynamics and control sensitivity, while Cy_β describes the side force change with sideslip angle, affecting lateral stability and turn coordination .

Phugoid dynamics reveal how energy is exchanged between kinetic and potential forms during oscillatory motion at constant energy. Understanding this mode helps in designing control systems that manage speed and altitude changes efficiently, enhancing the smoothness and safety of long-duration flights .

Small-pitch perturbation equations are fundamental in predicting flight stability as they simplify the complex dynamics into manageable models, allowing the analysis of pitch response to disturbances. These equations help predict stability margins and control effort required for stabilization and recovery from small pitch angles .

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