FERA in parameter identification with application in low speed wind tunnel test

This paper presents a new approach which consists of a fuzzified eigensystem realization algorithm (FERA) to identify the parameters of the designed mini-UAV model performance in the low speed wind tunnel (LSWT) power on testing system. On the basis of the identification scheme, it is able to reduce system operational cost of wind tunnel tests and provide a tool for predicting results without resorting to on-site experiments. A variety of variables in model types and testing environment such as model profile, angle of attack, elevator, tunnel wind speed and power system (motor and propeller) are considered. The method based on logic devices is simple yet effective. The results obtained are compared to those obtained by the conventional wind-tunnel testing method. To verify effectiveness of the proposed methodology, both of simulations and real-world experiments are conducted. The results show that the working performance of the proposed method correlates well with expectation.