eVTOL Aircraft
Control Allocation, Hybrid-Automata, Path Planning, Contingency Planning, Flight Dynamics Modeling
Introduction
With the introduction of novel eVTOL aircraft, the complexity in aircraft design and air space management will drastically increase. Safety and efficiency concerns must be solved before successful commercial flight operations can begin. In my research related to eVTOL aircraft, the objective is to respond to these concerns by formulating and solving optimization problems that will help enabling these technologies.
Specifically, I focus on the following subjects:
- eVTOL Aircraft Flight Dynamics and Performance Modeling
- Control Allocation Optimization for Over-Actuated eVTOL Aircraft
- Hybrid Automaton-Based Planning
- Distributed Electric Propulsion Concepts
- Transition Corridors and Tilting Schedule Considerations
- Multi-Disciplinary Analysis and Optimization Frameworks
VSPAERO Trailing Vortex Solution at Forward Flight Condition
VSPAERO Trailing Vortex Solutions