SUAVE  2.5.2
An Aerospace Vehicle Environment for Designing Future Aircraft

Functions

def SUAVE.Methods.Flight_Dynamics.Dynamic_Stability.Full_Linearized_Equations.Supporting_Functions.cl_beta.cl_beta (geometry, cl_p)
 cl_beta.py More...
 
def SUAVE.Methods.Flight_Dynamics.Dynamic_Stability.Full_Linearized_Equations.Supporting_Functions.cl_p.cl_p (cl_alpha, geometry)
 cl_p.py More...
 
def SUAVE.Methods.Flight_Dynamics.Dynamic_Stability.Full_Linearized_Equations.Supporting_Functions.cl_r.cl_r (cLw)
 cl_r.py More...
 
def SUAVE.Methods.Flight_Dynamics.Dynamic_Stability.Full_Linearized_Equations.Supporting_Functions.cm_alphadot.cm_alphadot (cm_i, ep_alpha, l_t, mac)
 cm_alphadot.py More...
 
def SUAVE.Methods.Flight_Dynamics.Dynamic_Stability.Full_Linearized_Equations.Supporting_Functions.cm_q.cm_q (cm_i, l_t, mac)
 cm_q.py More...
 
def SUAVE.Methods.Flight_Dynamics.Dynamic_Stability.Full_Linearized_Equations.Supporting_Functions.cn_p.cn_p (cLw, depdalpha)
 cn_p.py More...
 
def SUAVE.Methods.Flight_Dynamics.Dynamic_Stability.Full_Linearized_Equations.Supporting_Functions.cn_r.cn_r (cDw, Sv, Sref, l_v, span, eta_v, cLv_alpha)
 cn_r.py More...
 
def SUAVE.Methods.Flight_Dynamics.Dynamic_Stability.Full_Linearized_Equations.Supporting_Functions.cx_alpha.cx_alpha (cL, cL_alpha)
 cx_alpha.py More...
 
def SUAVE.Methods.Flight_Dynamics.Dynamic_Stability.Full_Linearized_Equations.Supporting_Functions.cx_u.cx_u (cD)
 cx_u.py More...
 
def SUAVE.Methods.Flight_Dynamics.Dynamic_Stability.Full_Linearized_Equations.Supporting_Functions.cy_phi.cy_phi (CL)
 cy_phi.py More...
 
def SUAVE.Methods.Flight_Dynamics.Dynamic_Stability.Full_Linearized_Equations.Supporting_Functions.cz_alphadot.cz_alphadot (cm_i, ep_alpha)
 cz_alphadot.py More...
 
def SUAVE.Methods.Flight_Dynamics.Dynamic_Stability.Full_Linearized_Equations.Supporting_Functions.cz_q.cz_q (cm_i)
 cz_q.py More...
 
def SUAVE.Methods.Flight_Dynamics.Dynamic_Stability.Full_Linearized_Equations.Supporting_Functions.cz_u.cz_u (cL, U, cL_u=0)
 cz_u.py More...
 
def SUAVE.Methods.Flight_Dynamics.Dynamic_Stability.Full_Linearized_Equations.Supporting_Functions.ep_alpha.ep_alpha (cL_w_alpha, Sref, span)
 

Detailed Description

Function Documentation

◆ cl_beta()

def SUAVE.Methods.Flight_Dynamics.Dynamic_Stability.Full_Linearized_Equations.Supporting_Functions.cl_beta.cl_beta (   geometry,
  cl_p 
)

cl_beta.py

Created: Aug 2016, A. van Korlaar Modified: Aug 2016, L. Kulik

THis calculates the derivative of roll rate with respect 
to sideslip (dihedral effect)
Assumptions: 
None: 

Source:
STABILITY, USAF. "Control Datcom." Air Force Flight Dynamics Laboratory, 
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio (1972) 

Inputs:
dihedral    [radians]
taper       [dimensionless]

Outputs:
cl_beta     [dimensionless]

Properties Used:
N/A

◆ cl_p()

def SUAVE.Methods.Flight_Dynamics.Dynamic_Stability.Full_Linearized_Equations.Supporting_Functions.cl_p.cl_p (   cl_alpha,
  geometry 
)

cl_p.py

Created: Aug 2016, A. van Korlaar Modified: Aug 2016, L. Kulik

This calculates the derivative of rolling moment with respect 
to roll rate

Assumptions:
None

Source:
STABILITY, USAF. "Control Datcom." Air Force Flight Dynamics 
Laboratory, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio (1972)

Inputs:
taper        [dimensionless]
cl_alpha     [dimensionless]   

Outputs:
cl_p         [dimensionless]

Properties Used:
N/A

◆ cl_r()

def SUAVE.Methods.Flight_Dynamics.Dynamic_Stability.Full_Linearized_Equations.Supporting_Functions.cl_r.cl_r (   cLw)

cl_r.py

Created: Jun 2014, A. Wendorff Modified: Jan 2016, E. Botero

This calculates the rolling moment coefficient with respect to
perturbational angular rate around the z-body-axis        

Assumptions:
None

Source:
J.H. Blakelock, "Automatic Control of Aircraft and Missiles" 
Wiley & Sons, Inc. New York, 1991, (pg 23

Inputs:
clw          [dimensionless]
         
Outputs:
cl_r         [dimensionless]
        
Properties Used:
N/A                

◆ cm_alphadot()

def SUAVE.Methods.Flight_Dynamics.Dynamic_Stability.Full_Linearized_Equations.Supporting_Functions.cm_alphadot.cm_alphadot (   cm_i,
  ep_alpha,
  l_t,
  mac 
)

cm_alphadot.py

Created: Jun 2014, A. Wendorff Modified: Jan 2016, E. Botero

This calculates the pitching moment coefficient with respect to the 
rate of change of the alpha of attack of the aircraft        

Assumptions:
None

Source:
J.H. Blakelock, "Automatic Control of Aircraft and Missiles" 
Wiley & Sons, Inc. New York, 1991, (pg 23)

Inputs:
cm_i                [dimensionless]
ep_alpha            [dimensionless]
l_t                 [meters]
mac                 [meters]
         
Outputs:
cm_alphadot         [dimensionless]
        
Properties Used:
N/A           

◆ cm_q()

def SUAVE.Methods.Flight_Dynamics.Dynamic_Stability.Full_Linearized_Equations.Supporting_Functions.cm_q.cm_q (   cm_i,
  l_t,
  mac 
)

cm_q.py

Created: Jun 2014, A. Wendorff Modified: Jan 2016, E. Botero

This calculates the damping in pitch coefficient        

Assumptions:
None

Source:
J.H. Blakelock, "Automatic Control of Aircraft and Missiles" 
Wiley & Sons, Inc. New York, 1991, (pg 23)

Inputs:
cm_i                [dimensionless]
l_t                 [meters]
mac                 [meters]

Outputs:
cm_q                [dimensionless]

Properties Used:
N/A           

◆ cn_p()

def SUAVE.Methods.Flight_Dynamics.Dynamic_Stability.Full_Linearized_Equations.Supporting_Functions.cn_p.cn_p (   cLw,
  depdalpha 
)

cn_p.py

Created: Jun 2014, A. Wendorff Modified: Jan 2016, E. Botero

This calculats the yawing moment coefficient with respect
to perturbational angular rate around the x-body-axis            

Assumptions:
None

Source:
J.H. Blakelock, "Automatic Control of Aircraft and Missiles" 
Wiley & Sons, Inc. New York, 1991, (pg 23)

Inputs:
clw          [dimensionless]
dep_alpha    [dimensionless]
         
Outputs:
cn_p         [dimensionless]
        
Properties Used:
N/A           

◆ cn_r()

def SUAVE.Methods.Flight_Dynamics.Dynamic_Stability.Full_Linearized_Equations.Supporting_Functions.cn_r.cn_r (   cDw,
  Sv,
  Sref,
  l_v,
  span,
  eta_v,
  cLv_alpha 
)

cn_r.py

Created: Jun 2014, A. Wendorff Modified: Jan 2016, E. Botero

This calculats the yawing moment coefficient with respect to 
perturbational angular rate around the z-body-axis           

Assumptions:
None

Source:
J.H. Blakelock, "Automatic Control of Aircraft and Missiles" 
Wiley & Sons, Inc. New York, 1991, (pg 23)

Inputs:
eta_v              [dimensionless]
cDw                [dimensionless]
l_v                [meters]
span               [meters]
Sref               [meters**2]
Sv                 [meters**2]
         
Outputs:
cn_r               [dimensionless]
        
Properties Used:
N/A           

◆ cx_alpha()

def SUAVE.Methods.Flight_Dynamics.Dynamic_Stability.Full_Linearized_Equations.Supporting_Functions.cx_alpha.cx_alpha (   cL,
  cL_alpha 
)

cx_alpha.py

Created: Jun 2014, A. Wendorff Modified: Jan 2016, E. Botero

This calculates the coefficient of force in the x direction
with respect to the change in angle of attack of the aircraft        

Assumptions:
None

Source:
J.H. Blakelock, "Automatic Control of Aircraft and Missiles" 
Wiley & Sons, Inc. New York, 1991, (pg 23)

Inputs:
cL              [dimensionless]
cL_alpha        [dimensionless]
         
Outputs:
cx_alpha        [dimensionless]
        
Properties Used:
N/A                

◆ cx_u()

def SUAVE.Methods.Flight_Dynamics.Dynamic_Stability.Full_Linearized_Equations.Supporting_Functions.cx_u.cx_u (   cD)

cx_u.py

Created: Jun 2014, A. Wendorff Modified: Jan 2016, E. Botero

This calculates the coefficient of force in the x direction
with respect to the change in forward velocity of the aircraft        

Assumptions:
None

Source:
J.H. Blakelock, "Automatic Control of Aircraft and Missiles" 
Wiley & Sons, Inc. New York, 1991, (pg 23)

Inputs:
cD                  [dimensionless]

Outputs:
cx_u                [dimensionless]

Properties Used:
N/A           

◆ cy_phi()

def SUAVE.Methods.Flight_Dynamics.Dynamic_Stability.Full_Linearized_Equations.Supporting_Functions.cy_phi.cy_phi (   CL)

cy_phi.py

Created: Jun 2014, A. Wendorff Modified: Jan 2016, E. Botero

This calculates the force coefficient in the y direction 
with respect to the roll angle of the aircraft        

Assumptions:
None

Source:
J.H. Blakelock, "Automatic Control of Aircraft and Missiles" 
Wiley & Sons, Inc. New York, 1991, (pg 23)

Inputs:
CL                [dimensionless]

Outputs:
cy_phi            [dimensionless]

Properties Used:
N/A           

◆ cz_alphadot()

def SUAVE.Methods.Flight_Dynamics.Dynamic_Stability.Full_Linearized_Equations.Supporting_Functions.cz_alphadot.cz_alphadot (   cm_i,
  ep_alpha 
)

cz_alphadot.py

Created: Jun 2014, A. Wendorff Modified: Jan 2016, E. Botero

This calculates the coefficient of force in the z direction with 
respect to the rate of change of the alpha of attack of the aircraft        

Assumptions:
None

Source:
J.H. Blakelock, "Automatic Control of Aircraft and Missiles" 
Wiley & Sons, Inc. New York, 1991, (pg 23)

Inputs:
cm_i                       [dimensionless]
ep_alpha                   [dimensionless]

Outputs:
cz_alphadot                [dimensionless]

Properties Used:
N/A           

◆ cz_q()

def SUAVE.Methods.Flight_Dynamics.Dynamic_Stability.Full_Linearized_Equations.Supporting_Functions.cz_q.cz_q (   cm_i)

cz_q.py

Created: Jun 2014, A. Wendorff Modified: Jan 2016, E. Botero

This calculates the coefficient of force in the z direction 
with respect to the rate of change of the alpha of attack of the aircraft        

Assumptions:
None

Source:
J.H. Blakelock, "Automatic Control of Aircraft and Missiles" 
Wiley & Sons, Inc. New York, 1991, (pg 23)

Inputs:
cm_i                [dimensionless]

Outputs:
cz_q                [dimensionless]

Properties Used:
N/A           

◆ cz_u()

def SUAVE.Methods.Flight_Dynamics.Dynamic_Stability.Full_Linearized_Equations.Supporting_Functions.cz_u.cz_u (   cL,
  U,
  cL_u = 0 
)

cz_u.py

Created: Jun 2014, A. Wendorff Modified: Jan 2016, E. Botero

This calculates the coefficient of force in the z direction
with respect to the change in the forward velocity        

Assumptions:
None

Source:
J.H. Blakelock, "Automatic Control of Aircraft and Missiles" 
Wiley & Sons, Inc. New York, 1991, (pg 23)

Inputs:
cL                 [dimensionless]
U                  [meters/second]
cL_u               

Outputs:
cz_u               [dimensionless]

Properties Used:
N/A           

◆ ep_alpha()

def SUAVE.Methods.Flight_Dynamics.Dynamic_Stability.Full_Linearized_Equations.Supporting_Functions.ep_alpha.ep_alpha (   cL_w_alpha,
  Sref,
  span 
)
Calculates the change in the downwash with change in 
angle of attack         

Assumptions:
None

Source:
J.H. Blakelock, "Automatic Control of Aircraft and Missiles" 
Wiley & Sons, Inc. New York, 1991, (pg 34)

Inputs:
span            [meters]
Sref            [square meters]
cL_w_alpha      [unitless]
         
Outputs:
ep_alpha        [Unitless]
        
Properties Used:
N/A