Key Topics

Introduction

• Definitions
• Why aeroelasticity is important

Static aeroelasticity

• 2-d model
• Effect on aerodynamic load
• Control effectiveness

Static stability

• Divergence
• Control surface reversal

2-d unsteady aerodynamics

• Incompressible flow
• Theodorsen’s function

Flutter of 2-d model

• Flutter determinant

Active control of 2-d model

• Effect of feedback to trailing-edge control surface

Equations of motion for 3-d model

• Lagrange’s equations

3-d unsteady aerodynamics

• Strip theory
• Panel methods

Representation of 3-d unsteady aerodynamics

• Tabular
• Continuous complex function

Solution of 3-d EOM

• Stability (flutter)
• Dynamic response

Special topic

• Computational aeroelasticity
• Aeroelastic model wind-tunnel testing

Who Should Attend

This course will be of interest to aeroelasticity, flight control, loads and dynamics, simulation engineers and others who need some depth or appreciation of this important and challenging interface.

Course Information

Type of Course: Instructor-Led Short Course

Course Level: Intermediate

Course is available in the following format:

• On-site Course
• Standalone/Public Course

Course Length: 5 days

Instructor: Jerry Newsom