2D Closed-Form Solution for the Measurement of the Angle of Attack and Sideslip Angle

Abstract

At the beginning of 2021, the measurement of the Angle of Attack and of the Angle of Sideslip is still mainly conducted with physical protruding probes. Although several alternative methods have been proposed in literature, the attention is generally focused on data-driven methods and little discussion is conducted on the mathematical problem. If the formulation that allows to associate the aerodynamic angles to other flight parameters has a closed-form solution is still an open question in the field. This paper provides a closed-form solution for a restricted problem where one of the two angle is known. Moreover, a linearized solution is provided. The result section gives evidence of the approach in simulated environment, showing the advantages of the nonlinear solution with respect to the linear one.