A low cost model aircraft flight research facility in wind tunnel
Résumé
This paper presents the overview of a low cost, generic aircraft model flight research facility housed in a wind tunnel at the Low Speed Aeronautics Institution (LSAI) of China Aerodynamics Research and Development Center (CARDC). It offers a cost effective way to investigating flight dynamics and evaluating designed control laws. First, the purpose and characteristics of the facility are described, alongside the description of the 3-DOF maneuver rig, dynamically scaled design and avionic system. The effectiveness of the proposed low-cost experimental facility is demonstrated via simulations and the virtual flight test involving a sub-scaled aircraft model with a scenario of performing conventional maneuvers.