Conference Proceedings
2023
- Makkar, G., Niemiec, R., and Gandhi, F. (2023). "Identification of Nonlinear Corrections to Multicopter Flight Simulation Model Using Machine Learning," Proceedings of the Vertical Flight Society’s 79th Annual Forum & Technology Display, West Palm Beach, Florida, USA, May 16–18, 2023. [PDF, Abstract]
- Walter, A., Niemiec, R., Gandhi, F., and Berger, T. (2023). "Forward Flight & MTE Simulation of a UAM-Scale Quadcopter with Hybrid RPM & Pitch Control," Proceedings of the Vertical Flight Society’s 79th Annual Forum & Technology Display, West Palm Beach, Florida, USA, May 16–18, 2023. [PDF, Abstract]
2022
- Makkar, G., Smith, C., Drakoulas, G., Kopsaftopoulos, F., and Gandhi, F. (2022). "A Machine Learning Framework for Physics-Based Multi-Fidelity Modeling and Health Monitoring for a Composite Wing," Proceedings of the ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Oct. 30-Nov. 3, 2022, Columbus, Ohio, IMECE2022-94850. [PDF, Abstract]
- Dutta, A., Wang, J., Kopsaftopoulos, F., Gandhi, F. (2022). "Rotor Fault Detection and Identification on Multicopter based on Statistical Data-driven Methods: Experimental Assessment via Flight Tests," Proceedings of the Vertical Flight Society 78th Annual Forum, Fort Worth, Texas, USA, May 10-12, 2022. [PDF, Abstract]
- Chopra, A., Healy, R., Gandhi, F., and Sahni, O. (2022). "A Comparison of High-Fidelity Simulation Approaches for Interactional Aerodynamics of Multirotor Systems in Forward Flight," Proceedings of the Vertical Flight Society 78th Annual Forum, Fort Worth, Texas, USA, May 10-12, 2022. [PDF, Abstract]
2021
2020
- Dipalma, M., Healy, R., Ferede, E., Gandhi, F., Chaudhry, Z., Kuczek, A., and Camp, D. (2020). "Helicopter Rotor Morphing for Performance Improvement in Reverse Flow Conditions," Proceedings of the 76th Vertical Flight Society Annual Forum, Virginia Beach, Virginia, October 6–8, 2020. [PDF, Abstract]
- Niemiec, R., Gandhi, F., Lopez, M. J. S., and Tischler, M. B. (2020). "System Identification and Handling Qualities Predictions of an eVTOL Urban Air Mobility Aircraft Using Modern Flight Control Methods," Proceedings of the 76th Vertical Flight Society Annual Forum, Virginia Beach, Virginia, October 6–8, 2020. [PDF, Abstract]
- Dutta, A., Mckay, M., Kopsaftopoulos, F., and Gandhi, F. (2020). "Rotor Fault Detection and Identification on a Hexacopter under Varying Flight States Based on Global Stochastic Models," Proceedings of the 76th Vertical Flight Society Annual Forum, Virginia Beach, Virginia, October 6–8, 2020. [PDF, Abstract]
- Dutta, A., Mckay, M., Kopsaftopoulos, F., and Gandhi, F. (2020). "Rotor Fault Detection and Identification for a Hexacopter Based on Control and State Signals via Statistical Learning Methods," Proceedings of the 76th Vertical Flight Society Annual Forum, Virginia Beach, Virginia, October 6–8, 2020. [PDF, Abstract]
- Amer, A. and Kopsaftopoulos, F. (2020). "Towards Unified Probabilistic Rotorcraft Damage Detection and Quantification via Non-parametric Time Series and Gaussian Process Models," Proceedings of the 76th Vertical Flight Society Annual Forum, Virginia Beach, Virginia, October 6–8, 2020. [PDF, Abstract]
2019
- Ivler, C., Niemiec, R., Gandhi, F. and, Sanders, F.C. (2019). "Multirotor Electric Aerial Vehicle Model Validation with Flight Data: Physics-Based and System Identification Models," Proceedings of the 75th Vertical Flight Society Annual Forum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, May 13-16, 2019. [PDF, Abstract]
- Misiorowski, M., Gandhi, F., and Anusonti-Inthra, P. (2019). "Computational Analysis of Rotor-Blown-Wing for eVTOL Applications," Proceedings of the 75th Vertical Flight Society Annual Forum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, May 13-16, 2019. [Abstract]
- Healy, R., Misiorwoski, M., and Gandhi, F. (2019). "A Systematic CFD-Based Examination of Rotor-Rotor Separation Effects on Interactional Aerodynamics for Large eVTOL Aircraft," Proceedings of the 75th Vertical Flight Society Annual Forum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, May 13-16, 2019. [PDF, Abstract]
- Walter, A., McKay, M., Niemiec, R., Gandhi, F., Hamilton, C., Jaran, C. (2019). "An Assessment of Heave Response Dynamics for Electrically Driven Rotors of Increasing Diameter," 8th Biennial Autonomous VTOL Technical Meeting & 6th Annual Electric VTOL Symposium, Mesa, AZ, Jan. 29-31 2019. [PDF, Abstract]
2018
- Jacobellis, G., Gandhi, F., Rice, T., and Amitay, M. (2018). "Computational and Experimental Investigation of Camber Morphing Airfoils for Reverse Flow Drag Reduction on High-Speed Rotorcraft," Proceedings of the 74th American Helicopter Society Annual Forum, Phoenix, Arizona, May 15-17, 2018. [PDF, Abstract]
- Jacobellis, G., Anusonti-Inthra, P., and Gandhi, F. (2018). "Investigation of Blade Loads on a Modern High-Speed Lift-Offset Coaxial Helicopter using Coupled Computational Fluid Dynamics / Computational Structural Dynamics," Proceedings of the AHS Specialists’ Conference on Aeromechanics Design for Transformative Vertical Flight, San Francisco, California, Jan 16-19, 2018. [PDF, Abstract]
- Misiorowski, M., Gandhi, F., and Oberai, A. (2018). "A Computational Study on Diffuser Length Variation for a Ducted Rotor in Hover and Edgewise Flight," Proceedings of the AHS Specialists’ Conference on Aeromechanics Design for Transformative Vertical Flight, San Francisco, California, Jan 16-19, 2018. [PDF, Abstract]
2017
- DiPalma, M., and Gandhi, F. (2017). "Directionally Variable Stiffness to Reduce Actuation Requirement in Airfoil Camber Morphing," Proceedings of the 24th AIAA/AHS Adaptive Structures Conference, AIAA Science and Technology Forum and Exposition 2016, San Diego, California, Jan 4-8, 2016. [PDF, Abstract]
2016
2015
- Niemiec, R., Jacobellis, G., and Gandhi, F. (2015). "Leading- and Trailing-Edge Reversal of a Cambered Airfoil for Stopped Rotors," 56th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, AIAA Science and Technology Forum 2015, Jan 5-9, 2015, Kissimmee, Florida. [PDF, Abstract]
- S.A. Tran, A.E. Fisher, D. Corson and O. Sahni (2015). "Dynamic Stall Alleviation for an SC1095 Airfoil using Synthetic Jet Actuation," Proceedings of the AIAA SciTech 2015: Science and Technology Forum and Exposition, Kissimmee, FL, USA, Jan. 2015. [Abstract]