Airship dynamics modeling: A literature review

The resurgence of airships has created a need for dynamics models and simulation capabilities adapted to these lighter-than-air vehicles. However, the modeling techniques for airship dynamics have lagged behind and are less systematic than those for fixed-wing aircraft. A state-of-the-art literature...

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Published inProgress in aerospace sciences Vol. 47; no. 3; pp. 217 - 239
Main Authors Li, Yuwen, Nahon, Meyer, Sharf, Inna
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier Ltd 01.04.2011
Subjects
Aircraft
Aircraft components
Airships
Dynamical systems
Dynamics
Flexibility
Mathematical analysis
Mathematical models
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Summary:The resurgence of airships has created a need for dynamics models and simulation capabilities adapted to these lighter-than-air vehicles. However, the modeling techniques for airship dynamics have lagged behind and are less systematic than those for fixed-wing aircraft. A state-of-the-art literature review is presented on airship dynamics modeling, aiming to provide a comprehensive description of the main problems in this area and a useful source of references for researchers and engineers interested in modern airship applications. The references are categorized according to the major topics in this area: aerodynamics, flight dynamics, incorporation of structural flexibility, incorporation of atmospheric turbulence, and effects of ballonets. Relevant analytical, numerical, and semi-empirical techniques are discussed, with a particular focus on how the main differences between lighter-than-air and heavier-than-air aircraft have been addressed in the modeling. Directions are suggested for future research on each of these topics.
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ISSN:0376-0421
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DOI:10.1016/j.paerosci.2010.10.001