Frequency-domain performance characterization of lidar-based gust detection systems for load alleviation

Kurzfassung

The application of Doppler-lidar wind sensors for feedforward gust load alleviation has been an emerging research topic in the recent years. It offers the potential to reduce structural loads on the aircraft, thereby improving safety of operations, passenger comfort, and allowing for lighter aircraft design. This paper discusses a frequency domain metric for evaluation and characterization of lidar sensors to be used to gust load alleviation. The presented method can also be used to derive a transfer function of a lidar sensor.