Thrust vectoring of a fixed axisymmetric supersonic nozzle using the shock-vector control method

E Resta, R Marsilio, M Ferlauto - Fluids, 2021 - mdpi.com
The application of the Shock Vector Control (SVC) approach to an axysimmetric supersonic
nozzle is studied numerically. SVC is a Fluidic Thrust Vectoring (FTV) strategy that is applied …

Path-Following Control for Thrust-Vectored Hypersonic Aircraft

N Sahbon, M Jacewicz, P Lichota, K Strzelecka - Energies, 2023 - mdpi.com
Thrust vector control (TVC) might be used to control aircraft at large altitudes and in post-stall
conditions when aerodynamic control surfaces are ineffective. This study demonstrated that …

Mathematical Modelling and Fluidic Thrust Vectoring Control of a Delta Wing UAV

A Tanveer, SM Ahmad - Aerospace, 2023 - mdpi.com
Pitch control of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) using fluidic thrust vectoring (FTV) is a
relatively novel technique requiring no moving control surfaces, such as elevators. In this …

Design and Experimental Study of a Turbojet VTOL Aircraft with One-Dimensional Thrust Vectoring Nozzles

B Liu, Y Gao, L Gao, J Zhang, Y Zhu, X Zang, J Zhao - Aerospace, 2022 - mdpi.com
Turbojet engines have a slow response and require mechanical assistance to perform
vertical take-offs and landings. In this paper, we propose a vertical take-off and landing …

Configuration for vertical take-off and landing system for aerial vehicles

A Evulet - US Patent 11,001,378, 2021 - Google Patents
A vehicle, includes a main body. A fluid generator is coupled to the main body and produces
a fluid stream. At least one tail conduit is fluidly coupled to the generator. First and second …

PyFlyt--UAV Simulation Environments for Reinforcement Learning Research

JJ Tai, J Wong, M Innocente, N Horri, J Brusey… - arXiv preprint arXiv …, 2023 - arxiv.org
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have numerous applications, but their efficient and
optimal flight can be a challenge. Reinforcement Learning (RL) has emerged as a promising …

Determination of Optimum Parameter Space of a Fluidic Thrust Vectoring System based on Coanda Effect Using Gradient-Based Optimization Technique

E Kara, DF Kurtuluş - Journal of Applied Fluid Mechanics, 2023 - jafmonline.net
In the realm of aviation, jet propulsion systems serve to provide enhanced maneuverability
and to make sure that the aircraft thrust is accurately and precisely regulated during take-off …

Configuration for vertical take-off and landing system for aerial vehicles

A Evulet - US Patent 10,464,668, 2019 - Google Patents
A vehicle, includes a main body. A fluid generator is coupled to the main body and produces
a fluid stream. At least one fore conduit and at least one tail conduit are fluidly coupled to the …

A new aircraft architecture based on the ACHEON Coanda effect nozzle: flight model and energy evaluation

M Trancossi, M Madonia, A Dumas, D Angeli… - European transport …, 2016 - Springer
Purpose Aeronautic transport has an effective necessity of reducing fuel consumption and
emissions to deliver efficiency and competitiveness driven by today commercial and …

Numerical investigation of optimization of injection angle effects on fluidic thrust vectoring

F Forghany, M Taeibi-Rahni… - Journal of Applied Fluid …, 2017 - jafmonline.net
A computational investigation was conducted to optimize the fluidic injection angle effects on
thrust vectoring. Numerical simulation of fluidic injection for shock vector control, with a …