Fundamentals of Helicopter Dynamics

"This is an introductory book on helicopter dynamics. The aim of this book is to introduce the students/engineers to the basic principles of helicopter dynamics. The book focuses on three major topics: (i) rotor blade idealization and blade dynamics in flap, lag and torsion modes; (ii) rotor blade aeroelastic stability {coupled flap-lag and coupled flap-torsion}; (iii) coupled rotor-fuselage dynamics. It covers hover, forward flight and other manoeuvre flights. Starting from basic physics of rotating systems, the equations of motion have been derived in vector form. "--

Product details

• Authors: C. Venkatesan, Venkatesan C.
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 19.08.2014
• EAN: 9781466566347
• ISBN: 978-1-4665-6634-7
• No. of pages: 338
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Physics, astronomy > Mechanics, acoustics; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Mechanical, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Civil / General, SCIENCE / Mechanics / General, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Electrical, environmental science, engineering & technology, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering: general, Environmental science, engineering and technology, Energy, power generation, distribution and storage, Power generation & distribution