System and method for vibration control in a rotorcraft using an adaptive reference model algorithm

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9027873
APP PUB NO 20110303784A1
SERIAL NO

13202731

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The adaptive reference model algorithm uses a gain scheduling feature combined with a customized Least-Squares routine as an adaptive method for adjusting feedback control so as to account for variations in Transfer Function (G), thereby optimizing the effectiveness of the Active Vibration Control (AVC) System. The Least-Squares routine identifies the transfer function in a background process without interruption of closed loop vibration control. This identification approach is accomplished without intentional interrogation of the AVC actuators and without intentional vibration level changes. For this adaptive control logic, the dynamic relationship between AVC actuators and AVC sensors is represented by a mathematical model of Transfer Function (G). The mathematical model of Transfer Function (G) is continuously updated by the Least-Squares routine. A feedback gain (H) is computed from the mathematical model of Transfer Function (G), and the feedback gain (H) is updated each time the mathematical model of Transfer Function (G) is updated.

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  • TEXTRON INNOVATIONS INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Heverly,, II David E Arlington, US 17 109
Pappas, John Haltom City, US 3 20
Singh, Rupinder Arlington, US 5 11

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