Abstract

A discrete vortex model is utilized to simulate the unsteady aerodynamics of a wing encountering a large-amplitude transverse gust. A closed-loop control law based on pitching input is selected to regulate lift during the gust encounter. The unsteady flow physics of the gust encounter under closed-loop pitch actuation is studied and the total lift force is decomposed into individual contributions to study the various mechanisms with which closed-loop control achieves lift regulation.

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