Maewing2: Initial flight test and system identification of a flexible uav

Christopher D. Regan; Aditya Kotikalpudi; David K. Schmidt; Peter Seiler

doi:10.2514/6.2020-1965

Maewing2: Initial flight test and system identification of a flexible uav

Christopher D. Regan, Aditya Kotikalpudi, David K. Schmidt, Peter Seiler

Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics

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Abstract

The flight testing, system identification, and model refinement of a flexible, flying wing aircraft, the mAEWing2, has been accomplished with an emphasis on a research-through-development approach. This paper provides critical background details in order to allow independent research using the gathered flight data. mAEWing2 is a subscale aircraft based on the X-56A aircraft. Testing methodology, analysis techniques, and lessons learned are detailed. Initial flight test results are presented with an emphasis on providing context to allow further productivity of the valuable data collected. Significant lessons learned during flight operations and flight data analysis are included.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	AIAA Scitech 2020 Forum
Publisher	American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc, AIAA
ISBN (Print)	9781624105951
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2020-1965
State	Published - 2020
Event	AIAA Scitech Forum, 2020 - Orlando, United States Duration: Jan 6 2020 → Jan 10 2020

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Name	AIAA Scitech 2020 Forum
Volume	1 PartF

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Conference	AIAA Scitech Forum, 2020
Country/Territory	United States
City	Orlando
Period	1/6/20 → 1/10/20

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This work has been supported by NASA Grant - "Lightweight Adaptive Aeroelastic Wing for Enhanced Performance across the Flight Envelope”, NRA NNX14AL36A, Dr. Jeffrey Ouellette Technical Monitor.

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© 2020, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc, AIAA. All rights reserved.

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