eVTOL/AAM RPM Controlled rotor design process and research

Abstract

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This study focuses on the identification and optimization of key aerodynamic features in rotor blades, crucial for RPM control. The central aim is to develop an iterative blade-element optimization model, designed to enhance efficiency, minimize blade tip speeds, and ensure robust handling qualities vital for vehicles employing RPM control rotors. The research also involves creating a simplified vehicle dynamics model. This model is intended to integrate with the optimization process, allowing for the derivation of quantitative vehicle control parameters suitable for any blade design. Such integration is pivotal for understanding the impact of various blade designs on vehicle performance and control Significant implications are anticipated from this research in advancing RPM-controlled rotor design within the eVTOL (electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing) market and AAM (Advanced Air Mobility) infrastructure. Insights from this study are expected to contribute substantially to vehicle control certification processes and performance optimization in these aircraft. Furthermore, the findings of this research are poised to influence future eVTOL designs significantly. By focusing on enhanced efficiency, safety, and environmental sustainability, the study aims to contribute meaningfully to the evolving Advanced Air Mobility infrastructure.

Authors

• Cox-Gross, Riley James Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
• Collins, Kyle Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Keywords

• eVTOL
• UAM
• AAM
• Propulsion
• Propellers
• Rotorcraft
• RPM Control
• Blade Element
• Aerodynamics and Fluid Mechanics
• Navigation, Guidance, Control and Dynamics
• Propulsion and Power