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Computational fluid dynamics based dynamic modeling of parafoil system. (English) Zbl 1480.76069

Summary: The calculation of aerodynamic coefficients has been one of the key issues when modeling parafoil systems, that directly affects model precision. This study relates to investigate limitations of traditional calculation methods. As a result, we achieve aerodynamic parameters of a parafoil using computational fluid dynamics simulations. Also we employ the least square method as a tool for the rapid identification of deflection factors of aerodynamic coefficients. The estimated aerodynamic coefficients of the system were incorporated into the dynamic equations of the parafoil to implement a six degree of freedom model of a parafoil system according to the Kirchhoff equations. Numerical results generated by simulation and airdrop testing demonstrate that the established model can accurately describe the flight characteristics of the parafoil system.

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76G25 General aerodynamics and subsonic flows
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