RotorSIM: A Coupled Multidisciplinary Simulation Integration Framework for Helicopter Rotor Blade Design

Abstract

Helicopter rotor blade design involves complex multidisciplinary analysis and simulation, such as aeroelastic analysis, structure analysis and dynamics simulation. In this paper, we present a simulation integration framework – RotorSIM, which integrates the analysis and simulation processes in the rotor blade design into a unique platform. The architecture, the main components, as well as the key techniques of the system, are described. A case study shows that RotorSIM can help engineers to improve their working efficiency in the blade design.