On aerodynamic modelling for rotorcraft flight dynamics

It has been known for some time that the prediction of rotor forces and moments for flight dynamics applications is sensitive to the specific assumptions employed in modelling aerodynamics. This paper reviews several critical aspects of the most widely used models and the suggested extensions to them, with an emphasis on the prediction of helicopter control response.

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