Computer Modeling in the Aerospace Industry

by Iftikhar B. Abbasov (Editor)

Overview

Devoted to advances in the field of computer simulation of aerospace equipment, this study is the most up-to-date coverage of the state-of-the-art on coastal and passenger aircraft, drones, and other recent developments in this constantly changing field.

This book is devoted to unique developments in the field of computer modeling in aerospace engineering. The book describes the original conceptual models of amphibious aircraft, ground-effect vehicles, hydrofoil vessels, and others, from theory to the full implementation in industrial applications.

The developed models are presented with the design of passenger compartments and are actually ready for implementation in the aircraft industry. The originality of the concepts are based on biological prototypes, which are ergonomic, multifunctional and aesthetically pleasing. The aerodynamic layout of prospective convertible land and ship-based aircrafts of vertical and short takeoff-landing is presented, as well as the development of the original model of the unmanned aerial vehicle, or drone. The results of full-scale experiments are presented, including the technology of modeling aerospace simulators based on the virtual reality environment with technical vision devices.

Whether for the practicing engineer in the field, the engineering student, or the scientist interested in new aerospace developments, this volume is a must-have.

This groundbreaking new volume:

• Presents unique developments of coastal aircraft concepts based on biological prototypes, from the idea to the finished model
• Gives the process of modeling the original unmanned aerial vehicle
• Investigates aerospace simulators based on virtual reality environment with technical vision devices
• Covers the original ideas of creating carrier-based aviation for sea ships and the results of field experiments simulating an unmanned aerial vehicle
• Provides many useful illustrations of naval aviation

Audience:

The book is intended for aerospace engineers, mechanical engineers, structural engineers, researchers and developers in the field of aerospace industry, for aircraft designers and engineering students. It will be useful for scientists, students, graduate students and engineers in the field of naval aviation and space simulators.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781119661313
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	12/12/2019
Pages:	282
Product dimensions:	0.39(w) x 0.39(h) x 0.39(d)

About the Author

Iftikhar B. Abbasov, PhD, is a specialist in mathematical modeling, computer engineering and industrial design at the Southern Federal University in Russia. He has numerous publications to his credit, focusing on the use of mathematical modeling and high-level computer programming for practical applications such as ocean exploration, coastal engineering and aircraft, with several books also available from Wiley-Scrivener.

Table of Contents

Abstract xiii

Preface xv

1 Computer Simulation in Aircraft 1
Iftikhar B. Abbasov

1.1 Simulation of Aircraft 1

1.2 Simulation of Rocket 3

1.3 Modeling of Streamlined Surfaces 5

1.4 Simulation of the Be-200 Amphibious Aircraft 6

1.5 Conceptual Model of Aircraft “Chiroptera” 9

1.6 Conceptual Design of “Lotos” Motorcar 14

References 19

2 Conceptual Modeling of Amphibian Aircrafts 23
Iftikhar B. Abbasov and V’iacheslav V. Orekhov

2.1 From the History of World Civil Aviation 24

2.1.1 Introduction 24

2.1.2 Historical Stages of Hydroaviation Development by the Beriev Aircraft Company 25

2.2 Computational Modeling of Multipurpose Amphibious Aircraft Be-200 30

2.2.1 Introduction 30

2.2.2 Modeling Methods and Stages 31

2.2.3 Shading of 3D Model 35

2.2.4 Rendering of 3D Model 36

2.2.5 Conclusion 38

2.3 Computational Modeling of Passenger Amphibian Aircraft Be-200 Cabin Interior 38

2.3.1 Introduction 38

2.3.2 Variants of Cabin Layout 40

2.3.3 Aircraft Cabin Modeling 43

2.3.4 Shading of Aircraft Cabin Objects 45

2.3.5 Rendering of Aircraft Cabin 47

2.3.6 Conclusion 48

2.4 Computational Modeling of Amphibious Aircraft Be-103 50

2.4.1 Introduction 50

2.4.2 Modeling Methods and Stages 51

2.4.3 Shading of 3D-Model 56

2.4.4 Rendering of 3D-Model 58

2.4.5 Conclusion 60

2.5 Conceptual Model of “Lapwing” Amphibious Aircraft 60

2.5.1 Introduction 60

2.5.2 Concept Development 61

2.5.3 3D Modeling of Amphibious Aircraft “Lapwing” 68

2.5.4 Shading and Rendering of 3D Model of “Lapwing” Amphibious Aircraft 71

2.6 Computational Modeling of the Cabin Interior of the Conceptual Model of Amphibian Aircraft “Lapwing” 74

2.6.1 Introduction 74

2.6.2 The Concept of the Amphibian Aircraft “Lapwing” 75

2.6.3 Layout Concepts 77

2.6.4 Development of a Passenger Seat 78

2.6.5 Modeling of the Cabin Interior 81

2.6.6 Assignment of Materials and Rendering of the Scene 81

2.6.7 Usability and Comfort Cabin Interior 83

2.6.8 Conclusion 85

2.7 Conceptual Model and Interior Design “Water Strider” Ekranoplan 85

2.7.1 Introduction 85

2.7.2 Review of Ekranoplans 86

2.7.3 Review of Publications 92

2.7.4 Concept of an Ekranoplan of “Water Strider” 93

2.7.5 Configuration of the Concept of an Ekranoplan 96

2.7.6 Stages of Modeling 96

2.7.7 Shading and Rendering of Model 100

2.7.8 Development of an Interior and Passenger Chair 101

2.7.9 Creation of Materials and Rendering of an Interior 104

2.7.10 Conclusion 107

2.8 Design of Multifunctional Hydrofoil “Afalina” 108

2.8.1 Introduction 108

2.8.2 Research Overview 109

2.8.3 Development of the Concept 112

2.8.4 Ship Modeling 114

2.8.5 Shading and Rendering of the Model 115

2.8.6 Conclusion 119

2.9 Autonomous Mobile Robotic System “Sesarma” 119

2.9.1 Introduction 119

2.9.2 Review of Publications 119

2.9.3 Review of the Analogues 120

2.9.4 Robot Structure 121

2.9.5 Modeling Concept 123

2.9.6 Modeling Stages 123

2.9.7 Creation and Assignment of Materials 126

2.9.8 Lighting Installation and Rendering 128

2.9.9 Conclusion 129

References 129

3 Development of Schemes of Multirotor Convertiplanes with Cryogenic and Hybrid Powerplants 137
Dmitriy S. Durov

3.1 Introduction 137

3.2 Hydro Convertiplane is the New Opportunity for Modern Aviation 138

3.3 Peculiarities of Control of the Vertical Takeoff and Landing Aircraft in the Transitional and Hovering Mode 143

3.4 Problems of Stability and Controllability of Hydro Convertiplane with Tandem-Mounted Rotors in Rotary Annular Channels 148

3.5 Cryogenic Turboelectric Aircrafts are a Good Solution for Short-Range and Takeoff Hybrid Airline Complexes 150

3.6 Conclusion 154

References 158

4 Conceptual Design of A Multifunctional Amphibious Plane 161
V’iacheslav V. Orekhov

4.1 Introduction, Historical Stages 161

4.2 Concept 167

4.3 3D Modeling 170

4.4 Application of Materials, Rendering 171

4.5 Conclusion 176

References 176

5 Mathematical Model of Unmanned Aircraft with Elliptical Wing 179
Sergey A. Sinutin, Alexander A. Gorbunov, and Yekaterina B. Gorbunova

5.1 Introduction 180

5.2 Research Objective 180

5.3 Research Technique 181

5.4 Hardware Implementation 181

5.5 The Program Research Part 183

5.6 Studies of the Behavior of an Unmanned Aircraft with an Elliptical Wing 184

5.7 Experimental Studies of the UA Behavior 187

5.8 Processing and Analysis of Data Obtained during Flight Tests 189

5.9 Formation of a Mathematical Model of UA with Elliptical Wing 193

5.10 Mathematical Model of UA in Analytical Form 193

5.11 Obtaining a Mathematical Model using the “Black Box” Method 195

5.12 Mathematical Model Based on Linear Regression 197

5.13 Mathematical Model Based on Multilayer Perceptron 200

5.14 PID Controller Setup 201

5.15 Flight Emulation for Primary Quality Control of the Regulator 203

5.16 Conclusion 205

References 208

6 Technology of Geometric Modeling of Dynamic Objects and Processes of Virtual Environment for Aviation-Space Simulators Construction 211
Valeriy G. Lee

6.1 Introduction 211

6.2 Methods of Applied Geometry in Solving Problems of Simulation Modeling in SVR 216

6.2.1 Optimum Discretization of Curved Lines 217

6.2.2 Curve Integral Model 221

6.2.3 Methods for Assessing the Information Capacity of Discrete Curve Frames 222

6.2.4 Optimal Discretization Based on Integral Curve Model 224

6.3 Purposes and Objectives of the Extravehicular Activity of the RTS Cosmonaut Operator on the ISS in Open Space, Technology of Computer Simulation in the Virtual Reality Environment 229

6.3.1 Extravehicular Activity of the RTS Cosmonaut Operator 229

6.3.2 Technologies of Methodical and Hardware-Software Implementation of a Cosmonaut-Operator’s Simulator 232

6.3.3 Dynamic Virtual Model of the Manipulator 235

6.3.4 Software Technologies for the Formation of Dynamic Models of the Editor-Modeler 239

6.4 Experimental Studies of the Functional Completeness of TMS Graphics and Software 241

6.4.1 Information and Functional Power of the TMS Visualizer 241

6.4.2 An Example of a Simulator of a Typical Flight Mission at Solar Battery Installation 244

6.4.3 The Technology of Testing Emergency Situations 248

6.4.4 Experimental Search for a Safe Trajectory of ERA Movement 254

6.5 Conclusion 255

References 258

Index 261