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Unsteady Aerodynamics of Wing-Gust Encounters
Wind gusts can be highly detrimental to the performance of fixed wing aircraft. At low flight speeds, gusts transverse to the lifting surfaces can cause massive changes to the angle of incidence, fluctuations in lift and drag, and result in flight instability. This may be catastrophic for small …
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Unsteady Aerodynamics of Wing–Vortex Gust Encounters
Wind gusts induce severe unsteady loads on low-speed aerodynamic devices, limiting the usability of small, slow-flying aircraft such as drones. Expanding the range of conditions under which these aircraft can safely operate requires control systems that can provide the necessary mitigating actions …
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Mitigation of Gust Loads Through Pitching
Wind gusts can cause large loads on aerial vehicles, affecting their controllability and hindering their performance. The negative impact is especially significant for small vehicles, which experience relatively stronger gusts due to their low speeds. This raises the necessity of a control approach …