Research on the Methods for Correcting Helicopter Position on Deck Using a Carrier Robot

When the landing position of a shipborne helicopter on the deck does not meet the requirements for towing it into the hangar, its position must first be corrected before towing can proceed. This paper studied the methods for using Shipborne Rapid Carrier Robots (SRCRs) to correct helicopter position...

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Main Authors: Yuhang Zhong, Dingxuan Zhao, Xiaolong Zhao
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Published: MDPI AG 2024-09-01
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description When the landing position of a shipborne helicopter on the deck does not meet the requirements for towing it into the hangar, its position must first be corrected before towing can proceed. This paper studied the methods for using Shipborne Rapid Carrier Robots (SRCRs) to correct helicopter positions on the deck and proposed two correction methods, the stepwise correction method and the continuous correction method, aiming to improve the efficiency of the position adjustment process. Firstly, the actual helicopter landing position deviation was divided into two components—lateral offset and fuselage yaw angle—to quantitatively assess the deviations. Then, a mathematical model of the SRCR traction system was established, and its traction motion characteristics were analyzed. The kinematic characteristics and control processes of the two proposed position correction methods were subsequently studied, revealing the coordinated control relationships between key control elements. Finally, simulations were conducted to validate the feasibility of the proposed correction methods and compare their efficiencies. The results indicated that both the stepwise and continuous correction methods effectively achieved the position correction objectives. The stepwise method was more efficient when the initial yaw angle was small, while the continuous method proved more efficient when the initial yaw angle was large and the lateral offset was minimal. The results of this study may provide a valuable reference for correcting the positions of helicopters on deck.
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spelling doaj-art-df8f7764ceea42ba8e5bb4b4348e5a1d2025-08-20T01:56:01ZengMDPI AGActuators2076-08252024-09-0113934210.3390/act13090342Research on the Methods for Correcting Helicopter Position on Deck Using a Carrier RobotYuhang Zhong0Dingxuan Zhao1Xiaolong Zhao2Key Laboratory of Special Carrier Equipment of Hebei Province, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, ChinaKey Laboratory of Special Carrier Equipment of Hebei Province, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, ChinaKey Laboratory of Special Carrier Equipment of Hebei Province, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, ChinaWhen the landing position of a shipborne helicopter on the deck does not meet the requirements for towing it into the hangar, its position must first be corrected before towing can proceed. This paper studied the methods for using Shipborne Rapid Carrier Robots (SRCRs) to correct helicopter positions on the deck and proposed two correction methods, the stepwise correction method and the continuous correction method, aiming to improve the efficiency of the position adjustment process. Firstly, the actual helicopter landing position deviation was divided into two components—lateral offset and fuselage yaw angle—to quantitatively assess the deviations. Then, a mathematical model of the SRCR traction system was established, and its traction motion characteristics were analyzed. The kinematic characteristics and control processes of the two proposed position correction methods were subsequently studied, revealing the coordinated control relationships between key control elements. Finally, simulations were conducted to validate the feasibility of the proposed correction methods and compare their efficiencies. The results indicated that both the stepwise and continuous correction methods effectively achieved the position correction objectives. The stepwise method was more efficient when the initial yaw angle was small, while the continuous method proved more efficient when the initial yaw angle was large and the lateral offset was minimal. The results of this study may provide a valuable reference for correcting the positions of helicopters on deck.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0825/13/9/342shipboard helicopterhelicopter landing deviation correctionhelicopter deck position correctionshipborne rapid carrier robotstepwise correction methodcontinuous correction method
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Xiaolong Zhao
Research on the Methods for Correcting Helicopter Position on Deck Using a Carrier Robot
Actuators
shipboard helicopter
helicopter landing deviation correction
helicopter deck position correction
shipborne rapid carrier robot
stepwise correction method
continuous correction method
title Research on the Methods for Correcting Helicopter Position on Deck Using a Carrier Robot
title_full Research on the Methods for Correcting Helicopter Position on Deck Using a Carrier Robot
title_fullStr Research on the Methods for Correcting Helicopter Position on Deck Using a Carrier Robot
title_full_unstemmed Research on the Methods for Correcting Helicopter Position on Deck Using a Carrier Robot
title_short Research on the Methods for Correcting Helicopter Position on Deck Using a Carrier Robot
title_sort research on the methods for correcting helicopter position on deck using a carrier robot
topic shipboard helicopter
helicopter landing deviation correction
helicopter deck position correction
shipborne rapid carrier robot
stepwise correction method
continuous correction method
url https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0825/13/9/342
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