Design and implementation of a hardware-in-the-loop simulation platform for a tail-sitter UAV

Xu Zou, Zhenbao Liu, Wen Zhao, Lina Wang

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Purpose: A high-fidelity simulation platform helps to verify the feasibility of the controller and reduce the cost of subsequent experiments. Therefore, this paper aims to design a high-fidelity hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulation platform for the tail-sitter vehicles. Design/methodology/approach: The component breakdown approach is used to develop a more reliable model. Thruster dynamics and ground contact force are also modeled. Accurate aerodynamic coefficients are obtained through wind tunnel tests. This simulation system adopts a mode transition method to achieve continuous simulation for all flight modes. Findings: Simulation results are in good agreement with the flight log and successfully predict the state of the vehicle. Originality/value: First, the effects of the propeller slipstream are considered. Second, most researchers ignore the parasitic drag caused by the landing gear and other appendages, which is discussed in this study. Third, a ground contact model is implemented to allow a realistic simulation of the takeoff and landing phases. Fourth, complete wind tunnel tests are conducted to obtain more accurate aerodynamic coefficients. Finally, a mode transition method is deployed in the HIL simulation system to achieve continuous simulation for all flight modes.

源语言英语
页(从-至)985-994
页数10
期刊Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology
95
6
DOI
出版状态已出版 - 2 5月 2023

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