Author : F. B. Gustafson,G. C. Myers
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 22 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1946
Category : Aeronautics
ISBN : UOM:39015095016070
Stalling of Helicopter Blades by F. B. Gustafson,G. C. Myers Pdf
Theoretical studies have predicted that operation of a helicopter rotor beyond certain combinations of thrust, forward speed, and rotational speed might be prevented by rapidly increasing stalling of the retreating blade. The same studies also indicate that the efficiency of the rotor will increase unitl these limits are reached or closely approached, so that it is desirable to design helicopter rotors for operation close to the limits imposed by blade stalling. Inasmuch as the theoretical predictions of blade stalling involve numerous approximations and assuptions of blade stalling, an experimental investigation was needed to determine whether, in actual practice, the stall did occur and spread as predicted and to establish the amount of stalling that could be present without severe vibration or control difficulties being introduced.