Wei-Liang He

Nonlinear Multibody Dynamics of a Powered Parafoil Vehicle Using Kane’s Equations: Directional Asymmetry and Dutch-Roll

Directional asymmetry and Dutch-roll are critical phenomena observed during powered parafoil vehicle (PPV) flight tests, complicating stable flight and leading to obvious lateral–directional biases in autopilot tracking. However, existing PPV models typically neglect propeller counter-torque (PCT), resulting in limited...