Comprehensive comparisons of rotormap and blade element models

摘要

This study compares blade element and rotor map models under operational conditions to assess the significance of the increased sophistication of the blade element models on simulation fidelity. Comparisons of trim, performance, transient response and frequency response are used to evaluate the models. Finally, the simulation models are integrated with a manned flight simulator and assessed by pilots. For the static analysis, the blade element and rotormap model predictions correlate well with the fight test results.