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  • Case study of detection and monitoring of wildlife by UAVs equipped with
           RGB camera and TIR camera

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      Authors: Rafal Perz, Kacper Wronowski, Roman Domanski, Igor Dąbrowski
      Abstract: Observation of the animal world is an important component of nature surveys. It provides a number of different information concerning aspects such as population sizes, migration directions, feeding sites and many other data. The paper below presents the results from the flights of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) aimed at detecting animals in their natural environment. The drone used in the research was equipped with RGB and thermal infrared (TIR) cameras. Both cameras, which were mounted on the UAV, were used to take pictures showing the concentration of animals (deer). The overview flights were carried out in the villages of Podlaskie Voivodeship: Szerokie Laki, Bialousy and Sloja. Research flights were made in Bialousy and Sloja. A concentration of deer was photographed during research flights in Sloja. A Durango unmanned platform, equipped with a thermal imaging camera and a Canon RGB camera, was used for research flights. The pictures taken during the flights were used to create orthomaps. A multicopter, equipped with a GoPro camera, was used for overview flights to film the flight locations. A flight control station was also used, consisting of a laptop with MissionPlanner software. Analysis of the collected images has indicated that environmental, organisational and technical factors influence the quality of the information. Sophisticated observation precision is ensured by the use of high-resolution RGB and TIR cameras. A proper platform for the cameras is an UAV provided with advanced positioning systems, which makes it possible to create high-quality orthomaps of the area. When observing animals, the time of day (temperature contrast), year season (leaf ascent) or flight parameters is important. The paper introduces the conclusions of the research flights, pointing out useful information for animal observation using UAVs.
      Citation: Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology
      PubDate: 2023-09-25
      DOI: 10.1108/AEAT-11-2022-0324
      Issue No: Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print (2023)
       
  • Simultaneous arm morphing quadcopter and autonomous flight system design

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      Authors: Oguz Kose, Tugrul Oktay, Enes Özen
      Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to obtain values that stabilize the lateral and longitudinal flight of the quadrotor for which the morphing amount and the best Proportional-Integral-Derivative (PID) coefficients are determined by using the simultaneous perturbation stochastic approximation (SPSA) optimization algorithm. Quadrotor consists of body and arms; there are propellers at the ends of the arms to take off and rotors that rotate them. By reducing the angle between mechanism 1 and the rotors with the horizontal plane, the angle between mechanism 2 and the arms, the rotors rise and different configurations are obtained. Conventional multi-rotor aircraft has a fixed fuselage and does not need a tail rotor to change course as helicopters do. The translational and rotational movements are provided by the rotation of the rotors of the aircraft at different speeds by creating moments about the geometric center in 6-degree-of-freedom (DOF) space. These commands sent from the ground are provided by the flight control board in the aircraft. The longitudinal and lateral flight stability and properties of different configurations evaluated by dynamic analysis and simulations in 6 DOF spaces are investigated. An algorithm and PID controller are being developed using SPSA to achieve in-flight position and attitude control of an active deformable aircraft. The results are compared with the results of the literature review and the results of the previous article. With SPSA, the best PID coefficients were obtained in case of morphing. The effects of quadrotor arm height and hub angle changes affect flight stability. With the SPSA optimization method presented in this study, the attitude is quickly stabilized. With the optimization method, the most suitable PID coefficients and angle values for the lateral and longitudinal flight stability of the quadrotor are obtained. The transition rate and PID coefficients are determined by using the optimization method, which is advantageous in terms of cost and practicality. With the proposed method, the aircraft can change shape to adapt to different environments, and the parameters required for more stable flight for each situation will be calculated, and this will be obtained more quickly and safely with the SPSA optimization method.
      Citation: Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology
      PubDate: 2023-09-22
      DOI: 10.1108/AEAT-05-2023-0146
      Issue No: Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print (2023)
       
  • Analysis of frontier digital technologies in continuing airworthiness
           management frameworks and applications

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      Authors: Tahmineh Raoofi, Sahin Yasar
      Abstract: This study aims to elaborate on the existing link between maintenance practices and the digital world while also highlighting any unaddressed potential for digital transformation in aircraft maintenance. Additionally, explore how digital technologies contribute to optimizing efficiency within the continuing airworthiness management (CAM) processes. A literature review was performed to provide a precise review of the authority regulations on CAM processes and existing literature on digital transformation, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, neural network and big data in civil aircraft maintenance and continuing airworthiness processes. This method is used to organize, analyze and structure the body of literature to identify research gaps in the selected scope of the study. The high position of digital technologies in preventive and predictive maintenance and the need for legislative development for using them in CAM are emphasized. Moreover, it is shown in which area of CAM scientific research has been performed regarding the application of frontier digital technologies. In addition, the gaps between maintenance practices and the digital world, along with the potential scopes of digital transformation which has not been well addressed, are identified. And finally, how digital technologies can effectively increase efficiency in CAM processes is discussed. To the best of our knowledge, no study comprehensively determined the body of existing knowledge on the aspects of digitalization related to the field of continuing airworthiness management and aircraft maintenance. The results of this study provide a positive contribution to airlines, policymakers, manufacturers and maintenance organizations achieving additional benefits from the implementation of digital technologies in the CAM processes.
      Citation: Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology
      PubDate: 2023-09-22
      DOI: 10.1108/AEAT-06-2022-0166
      Issue No: Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print (2023)
       
  • Analysis of chip formation mechanism in turning of AA 7075/SiCp MMCs

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      Authors: Rajesh Kumar Bhushan
      Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to examine the quality of the turned surface. The quality of the surface produced depends on the nature of the chips, which are produced while turning metal matrix composites. This quality is a function of the machining parameters, tool material, tool configuration and elements of the composites. In this study, the turning of AA7075/15 wt.% SiC (particle size 20–40 µm) composites is investigated. Thirty experiments were conducted, and the chip-formation mechanism in turning AA7075/SiCp composites at various combinations of cutting speeds, feed and depth of cuts was studied. It is observed from the response surface methodology-based experimentation that in turning of coarser reinforcement (particle size 20–40 µm) composites, total gross fracture occurs. This causes small slices of chips and a higher shear plane angle. The nature of chips produced at various combinations of cutting speeds, feed and depth of cuts is different. The chips generated were segmented, spiral in cylindrical form, connected C type, chips with saw tooth, curled chips, washer C type chips, half-curved segmented chips and small-radii segmented chips. The novelty of this research is that, so far, very little work has been published on the detailed analysis of chips produced during turning of AA7075/15 wt.% SiC (particle size 20–40 µm) composites.
      Citation: Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology
      PubDate: 2023-09-22
      DOI: 10.1108/AEAT-11-2022-0309
      Issue No: Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print (2023)
       
  • Visible time window calculation based on map segmentation for task
           planning

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      Authors: Yue Wang, Han Zhao, Haiyue Yang, Xiangshuai Song
      Abstract: The visible time window (VTW) calculation of satellites to ground targets is significant for Earth observation satellites' operation management and control. With the improvement of satellite maneuvering capability and the complexity of on-orbit observation tasks, the traditional VTW calculation methods can no longer meet the demands of satellite operation management and control due to a large amount of calculation and low efficiency. The purpose of this study is to propose a fast VTW calculation method based on map segmentation named map segmentation method (MSM), to improve the calculation efficiency, and further solve this problem. The main feature of the MSM method is to segment the map and subsatellite trajectories and traverse the subsatellite points within a specific range around the target, significantly reducing the search space and the amount of computation and improving computational efficiency. Numerical simulations for two satellite orbits are implemented to verify the feasibility of the proposed VTW calculation method, and the traditional traversal method (TM) is also performed for comparative analysis. The results show that the proposed method can obtain the same VTW, using less calculation time than the TM. The computational efficiency is significantly improved, especially for many tasks. The calculation time of observing 500 targets is saved by more than 70%, indicating a broad application prospect. This paper proposes an original VTW calculation method based on map segmentation to improve the calculation efficiency. The simulation scenarios are designed to verify the accuracy and effectiveness of the proposed method, and the observation targets are randomly distributed on the map. For comparative analysis, the TM is also performed under the same simulation conditions.
      Citation: Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology
      PubDate: 2023-09-22
      DOI: 10.1108/AEAT-12-2022-0336
      Issue No: Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print (2023)
       
  • Vertical take-off and hover to cruise transition for a hybrid UAV using
           model predictive controller and MPC allocation

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      Authors: Navid Mohammadi, Morteza Tayefi, Man Zhu
      Abstract: Dual-thrust hybrid unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology offers a highly robust and efficient system that incorporates the take-off and landing capabilities of rotary-wing aircraft with the endurance capacities of fixed-wing aircraft. The purpose of this study is to model and control a hybrid UAV in three distinct flight modes: rotary-wing, fixed-wing and over-actuated model. Model predictive control (MPC) along with linear models are applied to design controllers for the rotary-wing or vertical take-off and transition to the fixed-wing flight. The MPC algorithm is implemented with two approaches, first in its usual form and then in a new form with the help of tracking error variables as state variables. Because the tracking error variables are more compatible with the cost function used in MPC, the results improve significantly. This is especially important for a safe and stable transition from rotary-wing to fixed-wing flight, which should be done quickly. The authors also propose a control allocation strategy with MPC algorithm to exploit the thrust and control inputs of both rotary-wing and fixed-wing systems for the transition phase. As the control system is over-actuated, the proposed algorithm distributes the control signal among the actuators better than the MPC alone. The numerical results show that the flight trajectory is also improved. The research background is reviewed in the introduction section. The other sections are originally developed in this paper to the best of the authors’ knowledge.
      Citation: Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology
      PubDate: 2023-09-15
      DOI: 10.1108/AEAT-04-2023-0090
      Issue No: Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print (2023)
       
  • Severity assessment of sudden plunging motion for jet transport aircraft
           in response to severe atmospheric turbulence

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      Authors: Wei Jiang, Ray C. Chang, Ning Yang, Ying Xu
      Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to present a comparative study of flight circumstances, dynamic stability characteristics and controllability for two transport aircraft in severe atmospheric turbulence at transonic cruise flight for the purpose to obtain the prevention concepts of injuries to passengers and crew members for pilot training in International Air Transport Association (IATA) – Loss of Control In-flight (LOC-I) program. A twin-jet and a four-jet transport aircraft encountering severe atmospheric turbulence are the study cases for this paper. The nonlinear unsteady aerodynamic models are established through flight data mining and the fuzzy-logic modeling technique based on the flight data of flight data recorder. This method can be adopted to examine the influence of horizontal wind shear and crosswind on loss of control, dynamic stability characteristics and controllability for transport aircraft in different weights and different sizes in tracking aviation safety of existing different types of aircraft. The horizontal wind shear or crosswind before the turbulence encounter will easily induce rolling motion and then initiate the sudden plunging motion during the turbulence encounter. The roll rate will increase the oscillatory rolling motion during plunging motion, if the rolling damping is insufficient. The drop-off altitude will be enlarged by the oscillatory rolling motion during the sudden plunging motion. A lack of the measurement data of vertical wind speed sensor on board to verify the estimated values of damping term is one of the research limitations for this study. The fact or condition of being severe in sudden plunging motion can be judged through the analysis of oscillatory derivatives with both dynamic stability and damping terms. The roll rate will increase the oscillatory rolling motion during plunging motion, if the rolling damping is insufficient. The drop-off altitude will be enlarged by the oscillatory rolling motion during the sudden plunging motion. The horizontal wind shear or crosswind before the turbulence encounter will easily induce rolling motion and then initiated the sudden plunging motion during the turbulence encounter. If the drift angle is large, to turn off the autopilot of yaw control first and stabilize the rudder by the pedal. When passing through the atmosphere turbulence area, the pilots do not need to amend the heading angle urgently. The flight safety prevention in avoidance of injuries for passengers and cabin crews is essential for the airlines. The horizontal wind shear or crosswind before the turbulence encounter will easily induce rolling motion and then initiated the sudden plunging motion during the turbulence encounter. The flight safety prevention in avoidance of injuries for passengers and cabin crews is essential. The present assessment method is an innovation to examine the loss of control problems of aviation safety and promote the understanding of aerodynamic responses of the jet transport aircraft. It is expected to provide a valuable lecture for the international training courses for IATA – LOC-I program after this paper is being published.
      Citation: Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology
      PubDate: 2023-09-14
      DOI: 10.1108/AEAT-01-2023-0025
      Issue No: Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print (2023)
       
  • Friction forge riveting of AA7075-T6 sheets with large diameter 2117-T3
           rivets

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      Authors: Mustafa Soylak, Veysel Erturun
      Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to examine the effect of changing some riveting parameters on the riveting quality of a riveted aircraft structure. In this study, riveting was performed by applying friction under pressure. During this friction riveting process, a feed of 3 mm/min was applied in the axial direction. Rotation speed values of 2,000, 2,200 and 2,400 rpm were selected. A 3-axis die milling machine was used to achieve the required positioning, pressing force and friction effect. 1.27 mm-thick Al 7075-T6 sheets and 2117-T3 forged rivets were used. The feed rate was applied at 1 mm/min in both tensile shear and cross-tensile tests. The feasibility of friction riveting in 2117-T3 rivets was examined, it was shown that it could be done, and the most suitable rotation value for this process was determined. Clamping force is one of the most important parameters for riveting quality. This study will contribute to a better understanding of the friction-forging riveting process along with the effects of riveting parameters. At the same time, it will lead to more research and expand the application of friction forging riveting to more structural connections.
      Citation: Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology
      PubDate: 2023-09-13
      DOI: 10.1108/AEAT-03-2023-0079
      Issue No: Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print (2023)
       
  • A fuzzy logic evolution of the functional resonance analysis method (FRAM)
           to assess risk in ground operation

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      Authors: Ertan Tengiz, Gulay Unal
      Abstract: The basis of safe flight is the management of risks. This paper aims to present a new process-based risk assessment model, with an approach to calculate the risk score. Since thousands of minor changes occur within ground operations, it is difficult to calculate how much risk these variations will pose. This paper proposes a risk assessment model fed from analysis of ground operation processes using functional resonance analysis method (FRAM) and fuzzy logic. FRAM is used to detect variations in ground operation. Using the FRAM analysis, it has been revealed how much risk the process steps described in the procedures involve. The risk score was calculated by combining the probability value obtained from the airline’s database and the severity assessment of the expert group in fuzzy logic. The risk level can be monitored dynamically with the transfer of events in the airline’s database to the process-based risk assessment model. FRAM analysis, which is used to detect function variations before undesirable risk occurs, has brought a proactive approach to risk assessment. The process-based risk assessment model allows the creation of new safety parameter indicators to be followed to reduce the risk level of the function with a high-risk level. The proposed approach can be used for other operational areas in aviation as well.
      Citation: Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology
      PubDate: 2023-09-06
      DOI: 10.1108/AEAT-01-2023-0007
      Issue No: Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print (2023)
       
  • Iterative learning data driven strategy for aircraft control system

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      Authors: Wang Jianhong, Guo Xiaoyong
      Abstract: This paper aims to extend the previous contributions about data-driven control in aircraft control system from academy and practice, respectively, combining iteration and learning strategy. More specifically, after returning output signal to input part, and getting one error signal, three kinds of data are measured to design the unknown controller without any information about the unknown plant. Using the main essence of data-driven control, iterative learning idea is introduced together to yield iterative learning data-driven control strategy. To get the optimal data-driven controller, other factors are considered, for example, adaptation, optimization and learning. After reviewing the aircraft control system in detail, the numerical simulation results have demonstrated the efficiency of the proposed iterative learning data-driven control strategy. First, considering one closed loop system corresponding to the aircraft control system, data-driven control strategy is used to design the unknown controller without any message about the unknown plant. Second, iterative learning idea is combined with data-driven control to yield iterative learning data-driven control strategy. The optimal data-driven controller is designed by virtue of power spectrum and mathematical optimization. Furthermore, adaptation is tried to combine them together. Third, to achieve the combination with theory and practice, our proposed iterative learning data-driven control is applied into aircraft control system, so that the considered aircraft can fly more promptly. A novel iterative learning data-driven strategy is proposed to efficiently achieve the combination with theory and practice. First, iterative learning and data-driven control are combined with each other, being dependent of adaptation and optimization. Second, iterative learning data-driven control is proposed to design the flight controller for the aircraft system. Generally, data-driven control is more wide in our living life, so it is important to introduce other fields to improve the performance of data-driven control. To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this new paper extends the previous contributions about data-driven control by virtue of iterative learning strategy. Specifically, iteration means that the optimal data-driven controller is solved as one recursive form, being related with one gradient descent direction. This novel iterative learning data-driven control has more advanced properties, coming from data driven and adaptive iteration. Furthermore, it is a new subject on applying data-driven control into the aircraft control system.
      Citation: Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology
      PubDate: 2023-09-05
      DOI: 10.1108/AEAT-11-2022-0308
      Issue No: Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print (2023)
       
  • Boundary protection based on the anti-icing thermal load surrogated model
           and the WRF icing meteorological prediction

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      Authors: Junjie Niu, Weimin Sang, Qilei Guo, Aoxiang Qiu, Dazhi Shi
      Abstract: This paper aims to propose a method of the safety boundary protection for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in the icing conditions. Forty icing conditions were sampled in the continuous maximum icing conditions in the Appendix C of the Federal Aviation Regulation Part 25. Icing numerical simulations were carried out for the 40 samples and the anti-icing thermal load distribution in full evaporation mode were obtained. Based on the obtained anti-icing thermal load distribution, the surrogated model of the anti-icing thermal load distribution was established with proper orthogonal decomposition and Kriging interpolation. The weather research and forecasting (WRF) model was used for meteorological simulations to obtain the icing meteorological conditions in the target area. With the obtained icing conditions and surrogated model, the anti-icing thermal load distribution in the target area and the variation with time can be determined. According to the energy supply of the UAVs, the graded safety boundaries can be obtained. The surrogated model can predict the effects of five factors, such as temperature, velocity, pressure, median volume diameter (MVD) and liquid water content (LWC), on the anti-icing thermal load quickly and accurately. The simulated results of the WRF mode agree well with the observed results. The method can obtain the graded safety boundaries. The method has a reference significant for the safety of the UAVs with the limited energy supply in the icing conditions.
      Citation: Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology
      PubDate: 2023-08-29
      DOI: 10.1108/AEAT-02-2023-0043
      Issue No: Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print (2023)
       
  • GNSS denied navigation system for the manoeuvring flying objects

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      Authors: Krystian Borodacz, Cezary Szczepański
      Abstract: Before designing a navigation system, it is necessary to analyse possible approaches in terms of expected accuracy, existing limitations and economic justification to select the most advantageous solution. This paper aims to collect possible navigation methods that can provide correction for inertial navigation and to evaluate their suitability for use on a manoeuvring tactical missile. The review of existing munitions was based on data collected from the literature and online databases. The data collected included dimensions, performance, applied navigation and guidance methods and their achievable accuracy. The requirements and limitations identified were confronted with the range of sensor parameters available on the market. Based on recent literature, navigation methods were reviewed and evaluated for applicability to inertial navigation system (INS) correction in global navigation satellite system-denied space. The performance analysis of existing munition shows that small and relatively inexpensive micro-electro-mechanical system-type inertial sensors are required. A review of the parameters of existing devices of this type has shown that they are subject to measurement errors that do not allow them to achieve the delivery accuracy expected of precision missiles. The most promising navigation correction methods for manoeuvring flying objects have been identified. The information presented in this paper is the result of the first phase of a project and presents the results of the requirements selection, initial sizing and preliminary design of the navigation system. This paper combines a review of the current state of the art in missile systems and an analysis of INS accuracy including the selection of sensor parameters.
      Citation: Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology
      PubDate: 2023-08-29
      DOI: 10.1108/AEAT-05-2023-0124
      Issue No: Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print (2023)
       
  • AAM/goods delivery: main enablers for BVLOS routine operations within
           environment at low and medium risk

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      Authors: Aniello Menichino, Vittorio Di Vito, Gennaro Ariante, Giuseppe Del Core
      Abstract: Theadvanced air mobility (AAM) is defined by National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) as safe, accessible, automated and affordable air transportation system for passengers and cargo, capable of serving previously hard-to-reach urban and rural sites. The purpose of this paper is to focus on explaining potential solutions, under study by the authors, which could support beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations for goods delivery in a safe way. According to recent NASA-commissioned market studies, by 2030, there will be as many as 500 million flights a year for package delivery services and 750 million flights a year for passengers’ transportation (AAM). A significant number of these aircrafts will be unmanned aerial vehicles, meaning that they are self-flying or autonomous, of which the smallest ones are quadcopters: they are relatively inexpensive and are capable to perform various tasks, such as aerial observation, crop monitoring and treatment, search and rescue, power line monitoring and goods delivery. On the other hand, there are still many difficulties in introducing them into medium- and low-risk BVLOS routine operations for goods delivery: unfortunately, there are no regulations and technologies yet that enable these operations. This conceptual paper outlines the studies about possible solutions, identified by authors, which could support BVLOS operations in a medium- and low-risk environment; in particular, the following aspects have been analysed: regulations, integrating control systems for drones, sensors (on board obstacle detection and avoidance), emergency management (emergency on ground system to identify safe landing areas), concepts of droneway (or flight corridors) and drones recovery hub. The purpose of this paper is to provide a conceptual description of the possible solutions, under study by the authors, which could contribute enabling the BVLOS operations in a medium- and low-risk environment. The paper aims describing the state of the art, terms of regulations, classifications and limitations and describing possible conceptual solutions that could guarantee safety in introducing unmanned aircraft system operations inside urban areas.
      Citation: Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology
      PubDate: 2023-08-25
      DOI: 10.1108/AEAT-01-2023-0003
      Issue No: Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print (2023)
       
  • Synthesis and characterization of DOE-based stir-cast hybrid aluminum
           composite reinforced with graphene nanoplatelets and cerium oxide

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      Authors: Dinesh Kumar, Surjit Angra, Satnam Singh
      Abstract: This research outlines the development and characterization of advanced composite materials and their potential applications in the aerospace industry for interior applications. Advanced composites, such as carbon-fiber-reinforced polymers and ceramic matrix composites, offer significant advantages over traditional metallic materials in terms of weight reduction, stiffness and strength. These materials have been used in various aerospace applications, including aircraft, engines and thermal protection systems. The development of design of experiment–based hybrid aluminum composites using the stir-casting technique has further enhanced the performance and cost-effectiveness of these materials. The design of the experiment was followed to fabricate hybrid composites with nano cerium oxide (nCeO2) and graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) as reinforcements in the Al-6061 matrix. The Al6061 + 3% nCeO2 + 3% GNPs exhibited a high hardness of 119.6 VHN. The ultimate tensile strength and yield strength are 113.666 MPa and 73.08 MPa, respectively. A uniform distribution of reinforcement particulates was achieved with 3 Wt.% of each reinforcement in the matrix material, which is analyzed using scanning electron microscopy. Fractography revealed that brittle and ductile fractures caused the failure of the fractured specimens in the tensile test. The manufactured aluminum composite can be applied in a range of exterior and interior structural parts like wings, wing boxes, motors, gears, engines, antennas, floor beams, etc. The fan case material of the GEnx engine (currently using carbon-fiber reinforcement plastic) for the Boeing 7E7 can be another replacement with manufactured hybrid aluminum composite, which predicts weight savings per engine of close to 120 kg. The development of hybrid reinforcements, where two or more types of reinforcements are used in combination, is also a novel approach to improving the properties of these composites. Advanced composite materials are known for their high strength-to-weight ratio. If the newly developed composite material demonstrates superior properties, it can potentially be used to replace traditional materials in aircraft manufacturing. By reducing the weight of aircraft structures, fuel efficiency can be improved, leading to reduced operating costs and environmental impact. This allows for a more customized solution for specific application requirements and can lead to further advancements in materials science and technology.
      Citation: Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology
      PubDate: 2023-08-21
      DOI: 10.1108/AEAT-04-2023-0104
      Issue No: Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print (2023)
       
  • Dry sliding wear behavior of additively manufactured cenosphere-filled
           PETG syntactic foam composites

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      Authors: Jitendra Kumar, Sushant Negi
      Abstract: This study aims to deal with developing composite filaments and investigating the tribological behavior of additively manufactured syntactic foam composites. The primary objective is to examine the suitability of the cenosphere (CS; 0–30 Wt.%) to develop a high-quality lightweight composite structure with improved abrasion strength. CS/polyethylene terephthalate glycol (PETG) composite feedstock filaments under optimized extrusion conditions were developed, and a fused filament fabrication process was used to prepare CS-filled PETG composite structures under optimal printing conditions. Significant parameters such as CS (0–30 Wt.%), sliding speed (200–800 rpm) and typical load (10–40 N) were used to minimize the dry sliding wear rate and coefficient of friction for developed composites. The friction coefficient and specific wear rate (SWR) are most affected by the CS weight percentage and applied load, respectively. However, nozzle temperature has the least effect on the friction coefficient and SWR. A mathematical model predicts the composite material’s SWR and coefficient of friction with 87.5% and 95.2% accuracy, respectively. Because of their tailorable physical and mechanical properties, CS/PETG lightweight composite structures can be used in low-density and damage-tolerance applications. CS, an industrial waste material, is used to develop lightweight syntactic foam composites for advanced engineering applications. CS-reinforced PETG composite filaments were developed to fabricate ultra-light composite structures through a 3D printing routine.
      Citation: Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology
      PubDate: 2023-08-15
      DOI: 10.1108/AEAT-03-2023-0087
      Issue No: Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print (2023)
       
  • Design and dynamic analysis of alpha solar rotary mechanism for China
           Space Station

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      Authors: Jinyao Zhu, Cong Niu, Jinbao Chen, Chen Wang, Dianfu Liu, Decai Yang
      Abstract: The purpose of this study is to describe the proposed alpha solar rotary mechanism (ASRM) and how it is used to accurately modify the solar array of the China Space Station (CSS) in orbit to maintain continuous tracking of the sun to provide power. It also highlights the need to evaluate the performance of the ASRM and predict potential failure modes in various extreme scenarios. To evaluate the performance of the ASRM, a dynamic model was created and tested under normal and faulty conditions. In addition, a multidirectional stiffness test was conducted on the prototype to verify the accuracy of the ASRM's dynamic model. The high-precision ASRM model was then used to predict potential failure modes and damaged parts in various extreme scenarios. The simulation results were in good agreement with the test results, with a maximum error of less than 8.85%. The high-precision ASRM's model was able to accurately predict potential failure modes and damaged parts in extreme scenarios, demonstrating the effectiveness of the proposed model and simulation evaluation test. The proposed high-precision ASRM model and simulation evaluation test provide an effective way to evaluate the structural safety and optimize the design of the spacecraft. This information can be used to improve the performance and reliability of the CSS's solar array and ensure continuous power supply to the station.
      Citation: Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology
      PubDate: 2023-08-14
      DOI: 10.1108/AEAT-02-2023-0053
      Issue No: Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print (2023)
       
  • An analysis of Dalaman International Airport’s (LTBS) noise prediction
           model and assessment of its noise impact

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      Authors: Hasim Kafali, İbrahim Güçlü
      Abstract: In this context, this study aims to obtain information about the noise levels emitted to the environment by modeling the noise map of Dalaman Airport and correlating these noise values according to the Environmental Noise Directive (END) and World Health Organization (WHO) limits. Dalaman Airport Aeronautical Information Publication and 2022 flight data from the airport were analyzed. The noise levels exposed to schools and health institutions were determined using the Cnossos–Eu calculation method. Maximum noise levels were obtained as Lden 92.29 dB(A), Lday 85.24 dB(A), Levening 89.00 dB(A) and Lnight 85.23 dB(A) according to the noise indicators. Limit values recommended by the END and WHO according to noise indicator types and measurement results were correlated and evaluated. In the noise modeling of Dalaman Airport, there has previously been no evaluation of the noise limits recommended according to END or WHO in the literature.
      Citation: Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology
      PubDate: 2023-08-14
      DOI: 10.1108/AEAT-04-2023-0100
      Issue No: Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print (2023)
       
  • Multi-objective optimization of FSW aviation-grade AA8090 alloy: an
           RSM-based design approach

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      Authors: Raghuraj Panwar, Pankaj Chandna
      Abstract: This study aims to determine the effect of different friction stir welding (FSW) parameters on mechanical and metallurgical characteristics of aviation-grade AA8090 alloy joints. Response surface methodology with central composite design is used to design experiments. The mechanical and microstructure characteristics of the weld joints have been studied through a standardized method, and the influence of threaded pins on the joint microstructure has also been assessed. From a desirability strategy, the optimum parameters setting of the friction stir welding was the tool rotational speed (TRS) of 800, 1,100 and 1,400 rpm; tool traverse speed (TTS) of 20, 30 and 40 mm/min; and tilt angle 1°, 2° and 3° with different tool pin profiles, i.e. cylindrical threaded (CT), square threaded and triangular threaded (TT), for achieving the maximum tensile strength, yield strength (YTS) and % elongation as an output parameter. The TRS speed was the highest weld joint characteristics influencing parameter. Peak tensile strength (378 MPa), percentage elongation (10.1) and YTS (308 MPa) were observed for the optimized parametric value of TRS-1,400, TTS-40 mm/min and TA (3°) along with CT pin profile. Microstructure study of the welded surface was achieved by using scanning electron microscope of output parameters. When the tool rotation speed, tool transverse speed, tilt angle and tool profile are set to moderately optimal levels, a mixed mode of ductile and brittle fracture has been seen during the microstructure analysis of the welded joint. This has been aided by the material’s plastic deformation and the small cracks surrounding the weld zone. From the reported literature, it has been observed that limited work has been reported on aviation-grade AA8090 alloys. Further thermal behavior of welded joints has also been observed in this experimental work.
      Citation: Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology
      PubDate: 2023-08-07
      DOI: 10.1108/AEAT-12-2022-0337
      Issue No: Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print (2023)
       
  • Aeroengine gas trajectory prediction using time-series analysis auto
           regressive integrated moving average

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      Authors: M. Mary Victoria Florence, E. Priyadarshini
      Abstract: This study aims to propose the use of time series autoregressive integrated moving average (ARIMA) models to predict gas path performance in aero engines. The gas path is a critical component of an aero engine and its performance is essential for safe and efficient operation of the engine. The study analyzes a data set of gas path performance parameters obtained from a fleet of aero engines. The data is preprocessed and then fitted to ARIMA models to predict the future values of the gas path performance parameters. The performance of the ARIMA models is evaluated using various statistical metrics such as mean absolute error, mean squared error and root mean squared error. The results show that the ARIMA models can accurately predict the gas path performance parameters in aero engines. The proposed methodology can be used for real-time monitoring and controlling the gas path performance parameters in aero engines, which can improve the safety and efficiency of the engines. Both the Box-Ljung test and the residual analysis were used to demonstrate that the models for both time series were adequate. To determine whether or not the two series were stationary, the Augmented Dickey–Fuller unit root test was used in this study. The first-order ARIMA models were selected based on the observed autocorrelation function and partial autocorrelation function. Further, the authors find that the trend of predicted values and original values are similar and the error between them is small.
      Citation: Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology
      PubDate: 2023-08-01
      DOI: 10.1108/AEAT-01-2023-0018
      Issue No: Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print (2023)
       
  • Experimental investigation of NACA 4415 airfoil using vibration data for
           stall detection

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      Authors: Hatice Cansu Ayaz Ümütlü, Zeki Kiral, Ziya Haktan Karadeniz
      Abstract: The purpose of this study is to identify the possible relation between the vibration and the stall by using the vibration response of the airfoil. For this purpose, the root mean square values of the acceleration signals are evaluated to demonstrate the compatibility between the stall angles and the vibration levels. An experimental study is conducted on NACA 4415 airfoil at Reynolds numbers 69e3, 77e3 and 85e3. Experiments are performed from 0° to 25° of the angles of attack (AoA) for each Reynolds number condition. To observe the change of the vibration values at the stall region clearly, experiments are performed with the AoA ranging from 10° to 25° in 1° increments. Three acceleration sensors are used to obtain the vibration data. The results show that the increase in the amplitude of the vibration is directly related to the decrease in lift. These findings indicate that this approach could be beneficial in detecting stall on airfoil-type structures. This study proposes a new approach for detecting stall over the airfoil using the vibration data.
      Citation: Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology
      PubDate: 2023-07-31
      DOI: 10.1108/AEAT-03-2023-0077
      Issue No: Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print (2023)
       
  • A scheduling model of civil aircraft maintenance stand based on
           spatiotemporal constraints

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      Authors: Guihang Liu, Runxia Guo, Jiusheng Chen
      Abstract: Maintenance stands are the most valuable maintenance resources and provide the necessary maintenance space and maintenance facilities for aircraft maintenance. To expand the maintenance market, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) urgently need to achieve a reasonable schedule between aircraft maintenance requirements and maintenance stand capability to improve aircraft maintenance continuity and reduce the risk of scratching due to aircraft movement. This study aims to design a maintenance stand scheduling (MSS) model based on spatiotemporal constraints to solve the problem of maintenance stand schedules. To address the problem of maintenance stand schedules, this study introduces mixed-integer programming algorithm to design the MSS model on the basis of classical hybrid flow shop structure. When designing the optimization objective function of MSS modeling, the spatiotemporal constraints are mainly considered. Specifically, first, the spatial constraints between maintenance stands are fully considered so that more aircraft can be parked in the workshop. Second, the optimization objective is designed to minimize the number of aircraft movements by defining multiple maintenance capabilities of the stand. Finally, a solution based on spatiotemporal constraints is proposed in the solving process. A set of MRO production data from Guangzhou is used as a test data set to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed MSS model. The types of maintenance stands are defined and divided into four categories: fixed stand, temporary stand, half-body stand and engine ground test stand, which facilitates optimal modeling; a new scheduling model is designed considering both temporal constraints and spatial constraints, which can improve both the utilization of maintenance stand and safety (reduce the risk of scratching between aircraft).
      Citation: Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology
      PubDate: 2023-07-27
      DOI: 10.1108/AEAT-11-2022-0330
      Issue No: Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print (2023)
       
  • Supersonic combustion of n-Heptane droplets with cavity-based fuel
           injection

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      Authors: Mehdi Mohamadi, AmirMahdi Tahsini
      Abstract: The purpose of this study is to investigate the combustion of the n-Heptane droplets in the supersonic combustor with a cavity-based fuel injection configuration. The focus is on the impacts of the droplet size on combustion efficiency. The finite volume solver is developed to simulate the two-phase reacting turbulent compressible flow using a single step reaction mechanism as finite rate chemistry. Three different fuel injection settings are studied for the considered physical geometry and flow conditions: the gas fuel injection, small droplet liquid fuel injection and big droplet fuel. The fuel is injected as a slot wall jet from the bottom of the cavity. The results show that using the small droplet size, the complete fuel consumption and combustion efficiency can be achieved but using the big droplet sizes, most fuel exit the combustor in the liquid phase and gasified unburned fuel. It is also demonstrated that the cavity's temperature distribution of the liquid fuel case is different from the gas fuel, and two flame branches are observed there due to the droplet evaporation and combustion in the cavity. To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this study is performed for the first time on the combustion of the n-Heptane fuel droplets in scramjet configuration, which is promising propulsion system for the future economic flights.
      Citation: Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology
      PubDate: 2023-07-20
      DOI: 10.1108/AEAT-02-2023-0030
      Issue No: Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print (2023)
       
  • Reliability analysis for air-breathing hypersonic vehicles based on a new
           dynamic PHI2 method

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      Authors: Zhongge Guo, Yuhui Wang, Jiale He, Dong Pang
      Abstract: This paper aims to present a novel dynamic reliability model that considers the interval mixed uncertainty for the air-breathing hypersonic flight vehicle (AHFV) to guarantee flight safety and structural reliability. Initially, the force condition of the fuselage is analyzed based on the longitudinal elastic model of an AHFV. Subsequently, a new high-efficiency dynamic reliability model is presented to describe the failure probability evolution of the fuselage structure. For the random uncertainty problem with interval distribution parameters, the interval PHI2 method of time-dependent reliability is used to obtain the time-dependent reliability interval of the AHFV. Finally, the key variables that affect the failure probability accumulation are determined, which provide an important reference for ensuring structural reliability and improving the life span of AHFVs. It is demonstrated that the proposed reliability model can obtain more accurate dynamic reliability results for the fuselage, and it is confirmed the key variables that affect the failure probability accumulation. The results also provide an important reference for the reliability analysis of hypersonic vehicles. The novelty of this work comes from the first application of the PHI2 method (considering the interval mixed uncertainty) in the AHFV and the development of a new reliability model for the entire body of AHFVs. The proposed analysis scheme is implemented on the dynamic model of the AHFV, which provides a more accurate reference for improving the structural reliability and life span of AHFVs.
      Citation: Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology
      PubDate: 2023-07-18
      DOI: 10.1108/AEAT-11-2022-0335
      Issue No: Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print (2023)
       
  • Safety risk assessment of aircraft EWIS based on the improved combined
           weight and cloud model

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      Authors: YiQin Sang, Huang Li, Hongjuan Ge, Cong Gao, Yinxiao Hu, Hui Jin
      Abstract: This study aims to conduct the aircraft electrical wiring interconnection system (EWIS) safety risk assessment process abundantly and hierarchically and establish the assessment index system considering the weights and interrelationships of different levels of indices. Due to the failure of EWIS being multifactorial, hidden and diverse, this paper divides the factors influencing the failure of EWIS into 3 primary indices, 13 secondary indices and 38 tertiary indices. Taking open circuit failure (OCF) and short circuit failure (SCF) as examples, calculate the weights of assessment indices based on the triangular fuzzy number analytic hierarchy process (TFNAHP) and triangular fuzzy number decision-making trial and evaluation laboratory (TFNDEMATEL). The cloud model (CM) divides the risk levels and obtains the safety risk assessment results. The comparative analyses of different weight calculation methods, different failure modes and different aircraft EWIS zones verify the effectiveness and practicability of the proposed method. The results show that the proposed method aligns more with the actual situation than other methods. Also, the results identify key focus objects in EWIS safety risk assessment, such as the surrounding environmental factors among the primary indices having the most significant influence on OCF and SCF, the risk level of SCF being higher than that of OCF, etc. This paper proposes a safety risk assessment index system for aircraft EWIS based on the cable parameters, surrounding environmental factors, installation and protection methods. The weight assignment is added to the assessment index system, and the safety risk assessment model is constructed by combining TFNAHP, TFNDEMATEL and CM.
      Citation: Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology
      PubDate: 2023-07-14
      DOI: 10.1108/AEAT-12-2022-0352
      Issue No: Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print (2023)
       
  • Experimental study of the operating parameters on the performance of a
           single-stage Stirling cryocooler cooling infrared sensor for space
           application

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      Authors: Fayaz Kharadi, Karthikeyan A, Virendra Bhojwani, Prachi Dixit, Nand Jee Kanu, Nidhi Jain
      Abstract: The purpose of this study is to achieve lower and lower temperature as infrared sensors works faster and better used for space application. For getting good quality images from space, the infrared sensors are need to keep in cryogenic temperature. Cooling to cryogenic temperatures is necessary for space-borne sensors used for space applications. Infrared sensors work faster or better at lower temperatures. It is the need for time to achieve lower and lower temperatures. This study presents the investigation of the critical Stirling cryocooler parameters that influence the cold end temperature. In the paper, the design approach, the dimensions gained through thermal analysis, experimental procedure and testing results are discussed. The effect of parameters such as multilayer insulation, helium gas charging pressure, compressor input voltage and cooling load was investigated. The performance of gold-plated and aluminized multilayer insulation is checked. The tests were done with multilayer insulation covering inside and outside the Perspex cover. By using aluminized multilayer insulation inside and outside the Perspex cover, the improvement of 16 K in cool-down temperature was achieved. The cryocooler is charged with helium gas. The pressure varies between 14 and 18 bar. The optimum cooling is obtained for 17 bar gas pressure. The piston stroke increased as the compressor voltage increased, resulting in total helium gas compression. The optimum cool-down temperature was attained at 85 V. The cryocooler is designed to achieve the cool-down temperature of 2 W cooling load at 100 K. The lowest cool-down temperature recorded was 105 K at a 2 W cooling load. Multilayer insulation is the major item that keeps the thermal radiation from the sun from reaching the copper tip.
      Citation: Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology
      PubDate: 2023-06-13
      DOI: 10.1108/AEAT-02-2023-0051
      Issue No: Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print (2023)
       
  • Trend in tropopause warming and its influence aircraft performance

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      Authors: Mehmet Necati Cizrelioğullari, Tapdig Veyran Imanov, Tugrul Gunay, Aliyev Shaiq Amir
      Abstract: Temperature anomalies in the upper troposphere have become a reality as a result of global warming, which has a noticeable impact on aircraft performance. The purpose of this study is to investigate the total air temperature (TAT) anomaly observed during the cruise level and its impact on engine parameter variations. Empirical methodology is used in this study, and it is based on measurements and observations of anomalous phenomena on the tropopause. The primary data were taken from the Boeing 747-8F's enhanced flight data recorder, which refers to the quantitative method, while the qualitative method is based on a literature review and interviews. The GEnx Integrated Vehicle Health Management system was used for the study's evaluation of engine performance to support the complete range of operational priorities throughout the entire engine lifecycle. The study's findings indicate that TAT and SAT anomalies, which occur between 270- and 320-feet flight level, have a substantial impact on aircraft performance at cruise altitude and, as a result, on engine parameters, specifically an increase in fuel consumption and engine exhaust gas temperature values. The TAT and Ram Rise anomalies were the focus of the atmospheric deviations, which were assessed as major departures from the International Civil Aviation Organizations–defined International Standard Atmosphere, which is obvious on a positive tendency and so goes against the norms. Necessary fixed flight parameters gathered from the aircraft's enhanced airborne flight recorder (EAFR) via Aeronautical Radio Incorporated (ARINC) 664 Part 7 at a certain velocity and altitude interfacing with the diagnostic program direct parameter display (DPD), allow for analysis of aircraft performance in a real-time frame. Thus, processed data transmits to the ground maintenance infrastructure for future evaluation and for proper maintenance solutions. A real-time analysis of aircraft performance is possible using the diagnostic program DPD in conjunction with necessary fixed flight parameters obtained from the aircraft's EAFR via ARINC 664 Part 7 at a specific speed and altitude. Thus, processed data is transmitted to the ground infrastructure for maintenance to be evaluated in the future and to find the best maintenance fixes.
      Citation: Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology
      PubDate: 2023-02-15
      DOI: 10.1108/AEAT-05-2022-0128
      Issue No: Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print (2023)
       
 
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