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Investigation into the Fidelity Assessment and Use of Helicopter Flight Simulators in Vortex Ring State (VRS) Accident Prevention Training
Investigation into the Fidelity Assessment and Use of Helicopter Flight Simulators in Vortex Ring State (VRS) Accident Prevention Training
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- 자료유형
- 학위논문 서양
- 최종처리일시
- 20260202105326
- ISBN
- 9798263327507
- DDC
- 629.133
- 서명/저자
- Investigation into the Fidelity Assessment and Use of Helicopter Flight Simulators in Vortex Ring State (VRS) Accident Prevention Training
- 발행사항
- [Sl] : Georgia Institute of Technology, 2025
- 발행사항
- Ann Arbor : ProQuest Dissertations & Theses, 2025
- 형태사항
- 365 p
- 주기사항
- Source: Dissertations Abstracts International, Volume: 87-05, Section: A.
- 주기사항
- Advisor: Mavris, Dimitri.
- 학위논문주기
- Thesis (Ph.D.)--Georgia Institute of Technology, 2025.
- 초록/해제
- 요약In the past 15 years, around 50 helicopter accidents in the United States were likely linked to Vortex Ring State (VRS) encounters, a dangerous aerodynamic condition that remains a persistent threat in rotorcraft operations, more than a century after its discovery. As the rotorcraft community works toward ambitious safety improvement targets for the current decade, reducing VRS-related accidents is a pressing concern.Because of the inherent risks involved, in-flight training for fully developed VRS is not recommended. As a result, flight simulators could be a safer and more effective pilot training solution. However, this hinges on a critical requirement: simulators must accurately replicate the behavior of the helicopter in and around VRS. Unfortunately, current simulator qualification standards treat VRS simulation largely as a subjective matter, leaving uncertainty around the realism of existing training tools and the risk of negative training transfer, where inaccurate simulation could actually degrade pilot performance in real helicopters, leading to more accidents than it prevents.This dissertation addresses this challenge by developing and applying an objective framework for assessing simulator fidelity in VRS. It begins with a dedicated flight test campaign using an instrumented Robinson R66 helicopter, coupled with a review of flight test data from the literature. From these sources, three key onset cues and three recovery maneuvers are identified to form the basis for fidelity criteria. These criteria are then applied to evaluate three simulation models of varying complexity and application: the commercially available H125 reduced-motion VR simulator by Loft Dynamics; two H125 FLIGHTLAB simulation models implemented for this research, one with the Viscous Vortex Particle Method (VVPM) inflow, and the other with a dynamic inflow model.The results of this evaluation demonstrate clear differences in simulator behavior and fidelity. The VR reduced-motion simulator replicated several expected behaviors but showed delayed vibratory cues at VRS onset and inconsistent torque fluctuations during the recoveries. The VVPM model's most notable limitation was its inability to capture VRS onset behavior across the full expected airspeed range. The dynamic inflow model, by contrast, failed to adequately capture the defining characteristics of VRS and was, early-on, excluded from further analysis. These findings highlight the need for fidelity-specific evaluation methods when using simulators for high-risk scenario training, and the importance of matching training content to the actual capabilities of the simulator.With an established fidelity assessment framework, the research then shifts focus to the use of flight simulators for training. A comprehensive analysis of 82 VRS-related accident reports, from the 13 countries with the largest rotorcraft fleets, was conducted to identify recurring operational patterns and contributing factors. This analysis found that VRS most often occurs during the approach phase, affects helicopters of all sizes, and involves both novice and experienced pilots. Tailwinds were identified as the most common contributing factor. From this, nine representative VRS-inducing scenarios were developed for use in Scenario-Based Training (SBT).These scenarios were tested in a simulator by a group of sixteen pilots.
- 일반주제명
- Helicopters
- 일반주제명
- Vortices
- 일반주제명
- Accident prevention
- 일반주제명
- Flight simulation
- 일반주제명
- Pilots
- 일반주제명
- Altitude
- 일반주제명
- Aerospace engineering
- 일반주제명
- Transportation
- 기본자료저록
- Dissertations Abstracts International. 87-05A.
- 전자적 위치 및 접속
- 로그인 후 원문을 볼 수 있습니다.
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■520 ▼aIn the past 15 years, around 50 helicopter accidents in the United States were likely linked to Vortex Ring State (VRS) encounters, a dangerous aerodynamic condition that remains a persistent threat in rotorcraft operations, more than a century after its discovery. As the rotorcraft community works toward ambitious safety improvement targets for the current decade, reducing VRS-related accidents is a pressing concern.Because of the inherent risks involved, in-flight training for fully developed VRS is not recommended. As a result, flight simulators could be a safer and more effective pilot training solution. However, this hinges on a critical requirement: simulators must accurately replicate the behavior of the helicopter in and around VRS. Unfortunately, current simulator qualification standards treat VRS simulation largely as a subjective matter, leaving uncertainty around the realism of existing training tools and the risk of negative training transfer, where inaccurate simulation could actually degrade pilot performance in real helicopters, leading to more accidents than it prevents.This dissertation addresses this challenge by developing and applying an objective framework for assessing simulator fidelity in VRS. It begins with a dedicated flight test campaign using an instrumented Robinson R66 helicopter, coupled with a review of flight test data from the literature. From these sources, three key onset cues and three recovery maneuvers are identified to form the basis for fidelity criteria. These criteria are then applied to evaluate three simulation models of varying complexity and application: the commercially available H125 reduced-motion VR simulator by Loft Dynamics; two H125 FLIGHTLAB simulation models implemented for this research, one with the Viscous Vortex Particle Method (VVPM) inflow, and the other with a dynamic inflow model.The results of this evaluation demonstrate clear differences in simulator behavior and fidelity. The VR reduced-motion simulator replicated several expected behaviors but showed delayed vibratory cues at VRS onset and inconsistent torque fluctuations during the recoveries. The VVPM model's most notable limitation was its inability to capture VRS onset behavior across the full expected airspeed range. The dynamic inflow model, by contrast, failed to adequately capture the defining characteristics of VRS and was, early-on, excluded from further analysis. These findings highlight the need for fidelity-specific evaluation methods when using simulators for high-risk scenario training, and the importance of matching training content to the actual capabilities of the simulator.With an established fidelity assessment framework, the research then shifts focus to the use of flight simulators for training. A comprehensive analysis of 82 VRS-related accident reports, from the 13 countries with the largest rotorcraft fleets, was conducted to identify recurring operational patterns and contributing factors. This analysis found that VRS most often occurs during the approach phase, affects helicopters of all sizes, and involves both novice and experienced pilots. Tailwinds were identified as the most common contributing factor. From this, nine representative VRS-inducing scenarios were developed for use in Scenario-Based Training (SBT).These scenarios were tested in a simulator by a group of sixteen pilots.
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