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Gareth Padfield

Prof Gareth Padfield
BSc PhD CEng FRAeS FREng

Emeritus Professor of Aerospace Engineering
School of Engineering

Publications

Selected publications

  1. The potential impact of adverse aircraft-pilot couplings on the safety of tilt-rotor operations (Journal article - 2022)
  2. Rotorcraft Handling Qualities Engineering: Managing the Tension between Safety and Performance <i>32nd Alexander A. Nikolsky Honorary Lecture</i> (Journal article - 2013)
  3. Simulating the Environment at the Aircraft-Ship Dynamic Interface: Development & Application (Journal article - 2012)
  4. Tau Guidance in Boundary-Avoidance Tracking - New Perspectives on Pilot-Induced Oscillations (Journal article - 2012)
  5. Optimising the roll-sway motion cues available from a short stroke hexapod motion platform (Journal article - 2015)
  6. Optimising the yaw motion cues available from a short stroke hexapod motion platform (Journal article - 2015)
  7. Fidelity enhancement of a rotorcraft simulation model through system identification (Journal article - 2011)
  8. Investigation of Rotorcraft-Pilot Couplings under Flight-Path Constraint below the Minimum-Power Speed (Journal article - 2010)
  9. Simulation of automatic helicopter deck landings using nature inspired flight control (Journal article - 2010)
  10. Capturing requirements for tiltrotor handling qualities – case studies in virtual engineering (Journal article - 2008)
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2022

2015

Optimising the roll-sway motion cues available from a short stroke hexapod motion platform

Hodge, S., Perfect, P., Padfield, G., & White, M. (2015). Optimising the roll-sway motion cues available from a short stroke hexapod motion platform. The Aeronautical Journal, 119(1121), 23-44.

Journal article

Optimising the yaw motion cues available from a short stroke hexapod motion platform

Hodge, S. J., Perfect, P., Padfield, G. D., & White, M. D. (2015). Optimising the yaw motion cues available from a short stroke hexapod motion platform. In AERONAUTICAL JOURNAL Vol. 119 (pp. 1-21). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Conference Paper

Optimising the yaw motion cues available from a short stroke hexapod motion platform

Hodge, S., Perfect, P., Padfield, G., & White, M. (2015). Optimising the yaw motion cues available from a short stroke hexapod motion platform. The Aeronautical Journal, 119(1121), 1-21.

Journal article

2013

Rotorcraft Handling Qualities Engineering: Managing the Tension between Safety and Performance <i>32nd Alexander A. Nikolsky Honorary Lecture</i>

Padfield, G. D. (2013). Rotorcraft Handling Qualities Engineering: Managing the Tension between Safety and Performance <i>32nd Alexander A. Nikolsky Honorary Lecture</i>. Journal of the American Helicopter Society, 58(1), 1-27. doi:10.4050/jahs.58.011001

DOI
10.4050/jahs.58.011001
Journal article

2012

Simulating the Environment at the Aircraft-Ship Dynamic Interface: Development & Application

Padfield, G. D. (2012). Simulating the Environment at the Aircraft-Ship Dynamic Interface: Development & Application. The Aeronautical Journal of the RAeS.

Journal article

Tau Guidance in Boundary-Avoidance Tracking - New Perspectives on Pilot-Induced Oscillations

Padfield, G. D., Lu, L., & Jump, M. (2012). Tau Guidance in Boundary-Avoidance Tracking - New Perspectives on Pilot-Induced Oscillations. Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, 35(1), 80-92. doi:10.2514/1.54065

DOI
10.2514/1.54065
Journal article

2011

A Rating Scale for Subjective Assessment of Simulator Fidelity

Perfect, P. S., Timson, E., White, M. D., Padfield, G. D., Erdos, R., Gubbels, A. W., & Berryman, A. C. (2011). A Rating Scale for Subjective Assessment of Simulator Fidelity. In European Rotorcraft Forum (pp. pp1-pp12). Gallarate: European Rotorcraft Forum.

Conference Paper

Fidelity enhancement of a rotorcraft simulation model through system identification

Lu, L., Padfield, G. D., White, M., & Perfect, P. (2011). Fidelity enhancement of a rotorcraft simulation model through system identification. AERONAUTICAL JOURNAL, 115(1170), 453-470. doi:10.1017/S0001924000006102

DOI
10.1017/S0001924000006102
Journal article

Pilot Sensitivity to Flight Model Dynamics in Rotorcraft Simulation

Timson, E., Perfect, P. S., White, M. D., Padfield, G. D., Erdos, R., & Gubbels, A. W. (2011). Pilot Sensitivity to Flight Model Dynamics in Rotorcraft Simulation. In European Rotorcraft Forum (pp. pp1-pp14). Gallarate: European Rotorcraft Forum.

Conference Paper

Virtual Engineering Centre - Examples of Virtual Prototyping and Multidisciplinary Design Optimization

Cooper, J. E., & al, E. (2011). Virtual Engineering Centre - Examples of Virtual Prototyping and Multidisciplinary Design Optimization. In Virtual Prototyping of Affordable Military Vehicles Using Advanced MDO (pp. 1-28). Sofia, Bulgaria: NATO.

Conference Paper

myCopter: Enabling Technologies For Personal Air Transport Systems - An Early Progress Report

Jump, M., & al., E. (2011). myCopter: Enabling Technologies For Personal Air Transport Systems - An Early Progress Report. In 37th European Rotorcraft Forum (pp. 1-12). Gallarate: ERF.

Conference Paper

myCopter: Enabling Technologies for Personal Air Transport Systems

Jump, M., & al., E. (2011). myCopter: Enabling Technologies for Personal Air Transport Systems. In The Future Rotorcraft - Enabling Capability Through the Application of Technology (pp. 1-15). London: The Royal Aeronautical Society.

Conference Paper

2010

"Progress in the development of unified fidelity metrics for rotorcraft flight simulators",

White, M. D., Perfect, P., Padfield, G. D., Gubbels, A. W., & Berryman, A. C. (2010). "Progress in the development of unified fidelity metrics for rotorcraft flight simulators",. In 66th Annual Forum of the American Helicopter Society (pp. 1-20). Phoenix: AHS.

Conference Paper

Integrating Predicted and Perceived Fidelity for Flight Simulators

Perfect, P., White, M. D., & Padfield, G. D. (2010). Integrating Predicted and Perceived Fidelity for Flight Simulators. In 36th European Rotorcraft Forum (pp. 1-20). Paris: CEAS.

Conference Paper

Investigation of Rotorcraft-Pilot Couplings under Flight-Path Constraint below the Minimum-Power Speed

Lu, L., Padfield, G. D., & Jump, M. (2010). Investigation of Rotorcraft-Pilot Couplings under Flight-Path Constraint below the Minimum-Power Speed. The Aeronautical Journal, 114(1155).

Journal article

Optical Tau in Boundary-Avoidance Tracking - A New Perspective on Pilot-Indiced Oscillations

Lu, L., Padfield, G., & Jump, M. (2010). Optical Tau in Boundary-Avoidance Tracking - A New Perspective on Pilot-Indiced Oscillations. In 36th European Rotorcraft Forum (pp. pp). Paris, France: ERF.

Conference Paper

Optical tau in boundary-avoidance tracking - a new perspective on pilot-induced oscillations

Lu, L., Padfield, G. D., & Jump, M. (2010). Optical tau in boundary-avoidance tracking - a new perspective on pilot-induced oscillations. In 36th European Rotorcraft Forum (pp. 1-18). Paris: RAes.

Conference Paper

Physical motion but not auditory cues improve tracking performance in a simulated flight task

Meyer, G. F., Furber, H., White, M. D., Perfect, P., & Padfield, G. (2010). Physical motion but not auditory cues improve tracking performance in a simulated flight task. 11th International Multisensory Research Forum, 0, 213. Retrieved from http://imrf.mcmaster.ca/IMRF/ocs2/index.php/imrf/2010/presenter/submission/213

Journal article

Rotorcraft Simulation Renovation through System Identification

Lu, L., & Padfield, G. D. (2010). Rotorcraft Simulation Renovation through System Identification. In 36th European Rotorcraft Forum, (pp. 1-20). Paris: CEAS.

Conference Paper

Simulation of automatic helicopter deck landings using nature inspired flight control

Voskuijl, M., Padfield, G. D., Walker, D. J., Manimala, B. J., & Gubbels, A. W. (2010). Simulation of automatic helicopter deck landings using nature inspired flight control. The Aeronautical Journal, 114(1151), 25-34. doi:10.1017/s000192400000350x

DOI
10.1017/s000192400000350x
Journal article

Tilt Rotor Pitch/Flight-Path Handling Qualities

Cameron, N., & Padfield, G. D. (2010). Tilt Rotor Pitch/Flight-Path Handling Qualities. Journal of the American Helicopter Society, 55(4), 40-60.

Journal article

2009

Relationship between pilot workload and turbulence intensity for helicopter operations in harsh environments

Matayoshi, N., Forrest, J. S., Hodge, S. J., Padfield, G. D., & Owen, I. (2009). Relationship between pilot workload and turbulence intensity for helicopter operations in harsh environments. In Annual Forum Proceedings - AHS International Vol. 2 (pp. 1595-1603).

Conference Paper

Time-Accurate Ship Airwake and Unsteady Aerodynamic Loads Modeling for Maritime Helicopter Simulation

Hodge, S. J., Zan, S. J., Roper, D. M., Padfield, G. D., & Owen, I. (2009). Time-Accurate Ship Airwake and Unsteady Aerodynamic Loads Modeling for Maritime Helicopter Simulation. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN HELICOPTER SOCIETY, 54(2). doi:10.4050/JAHS.54.022005

DOI
10.4050/JAHS.54.022005
Journal article

'Acceptance testing of a rotorcraft flight simulator for research and teaching: the importance of unified metrics'

White, M., Perfect, P., Padfield, G. D., & Gubbels, A. (2009). 'Acceptance testing of a rotorcraft flight simulator for research and teaching: the importance of unified metrics'. In 35th European Rotorcraft Forum (pp. 1-20). Hamburg: CEAS.

Conference Paper

Acceptance testing of a rotorcraft flight simulator for research and teaching: the importance of unified metric

White, M., Perfect, P., Padfield, G. D., & Gubbels, A. (2009). Acceptance testing of a rotorcraft flight simulator for research and teaching: the importance of unified metric. In CEAS 2009 (pp. 1-20). Manchester: CEAS.

Conference Paper

Rapid Prototyping and Validation of an Autogyro Simulation Model

Jump, M., Kendrick, S., Perfect, P., Padfield, G. D., & Ridgway, G. R. (2009). Rapid Prototyping and Validation of an Autogyro Simulation Model. In CEAS 2009 European Air and Space Conference (pp. 1-17). Manchester: CEAS.

Conference Paper

Simulated aerodynamic loading of an SH-60B helicopter in a ship's airwake

Kaaria, C., Forrest, J., Padfield, G. D., & Owen, I. (2009). Simulated aerodynamic loading of an SH-60B helicopter in a ship's airwake. In 35th European Rotorcraft Forum (pp. 1-20). Hamburg: CEAS.

Conference Paper

2008

Towards fully simulated ship-helicopter operating limits: The importance of ship airwake fidelity

Forrest, J. S., Hodge, S. J., Owen, I., & Padfield, G. D. (2008). Towards fully simulated ship-helicopter operating limits: The importance of ship airwake fidelity. In Annual Forum Proceedings - AHS International Vol. 1 (pp. 339-351).

Conference Paper

Capturing requirements for tiltrotor handling qualities – case studies in virtual engineering

Padfield, G. D. (2008). Capturing requirements for tiltrotor handling qualities – case studies in virtual engineering. The Aeronautical Journal, 112(1134), 433-448. doi:10.1017/s0001924000002402

DOI
10.1017/s0001924000002402
Journal article

Wake vortex encounter severity for rotorcraft in final approach

Lawrence, B., & Padfield, G. D. (2008). Wake vortex encounter severity for rotorcraft in final approach. Aerospace Science and Technology, 12(5), 385-397. doi:10.1016/j.ast.2007.09.006

DOI
10.1016/j.ast.2007.09.006
Journal article

Vehicle Guidance System

Jump, M., Padfield, G. D., & Lee, D. N. (2008). Vehicle Guidance System.

Patent

Determining Fidelity Standards for Maritime Rotorcraft Simulation

Hodge, S. J., Forrest, J. S., Padfield, G. D., & White, M. D. (2008). Determining Fidelity Standards for Maritime Rotorcraft Simulation. In Maritime Operations of Rotorcraft. London: The Royal Aeronautical Society.

Conference Paper

Handling Qualities through a virtual engineering lens

Padfield, G. D. (2008). Handling Qualities through a virtual engineering lens. In Rotorcraft Handling Qualities (pp. 1-20). Liverpool, England: RAeS.

Conference Paper

Investigation of Aircraft-Pilot Couplings under Flight-Path Constraint below the Minimum-Power Speed

Padfield, G. D. (2008). Investigation of Aircraft-Pilot Couplings under Flight-Path Constraint below the Minimum-Power Speed. In Rotorcraft Handling Qualities (pp. 1-20). Liverpool, England: RAeS.

Conference Paper

The strongly controlled helicopter

Padfield, G. D. (2008). The strongly controlled helicopter. In 34th European Rotorcraft Forum (pp. 1-20). Liverpool, England: RAeS.

Conference Paper

Towards fully simulated ship-helicopter operating limits ; the importance of ship airwake fidelity

Padfield, G. D. (2008). Towards fully simulated ship-helicopter operating limits ; the importance of ship airwake fidelity. In 64th annual forum of the American Helicopter Society (pp. 2-20). Montreal, Canada: AHS.

Conference Paper

preparing for the 4-dimensional world of the professional engineer

Padfield, G. D. (2008). preparing for the 4-dimensional world of the professional engineer. Aerospace Professional, 10-13.

Journal article

understanding the peculiarities of rotorcraft-pilot couplings

Padfield, G. D. (2008). understanding the peculiarities of rotorcraft-pilot couplings. In 64th annual forum of the American Helicopter Society (pp. 1-20). Montreal, Canada: AHS.

Conference Paper

2007

Development of a Nature-Inspired Flare Command Algorithm

Jump, M., & Padfield, G. (2007). Development of a Nature-Inspired Flare Command Algorithm. In AIAA Guidance, Navigation and Control Conference and Exhibit. American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. doi:10.2514/6.2007-6769

DOI
10.2514/6.2007-6769
Conference Paper

How Long Do Pilots Look Forward? Prospective Visual Guidance in Terrain-Hugging Flight

Padfield, G. D., Clark, G., & Taghizad, A. (2007). How Long Do Pilots Look Forward? Prospective Visual Guidance in Terrain-Hugging Flight. Journal of the American Helicopter Society, 52(2), 134-145. doi:10.4050/jahs.52.134

DOI
10.4050/jahs.52.134
Journal article

Rotorcraft simulation modelling and validation for control law design

Manimala, B. J., Walker, D. J., Padfield, G. D., Voskuijl, M., & Gubbels, A. W. (2007). Rotorcraft simulation modelling and validation for control law design. The Aeronautical Journal, 111(1116), 77-88. doi:10.1017/s0001924000001780

DOI
10.1017/s0001924000001780
Journal article

Capturing Requirements for Tilt Rotor Handling Qualities; case studies in virtual engineering

Padfield, G. D. (2007). Capturing Requirements for Tilt Rotor Handling Qualities; case studies in virtual engineering. In AHS Conference on Multi-Disciplinary Rotrocraft Technology (pp. 1-15). Soeul: AHS.

Conference Paper

Helicopter Flight Dynamics

Padfield, G. D. (2007). Helicopter Flight Dynamics. Oxford: Blackwell Science.

Book

Helicopter Flight Dynamics

Padfield, G. D. (2007). Helicopter Flight Dynamics. Wiley. doi:10.1002/9780470691847

DOI
10.1002/9780470691847
Book

Tilt Rotor Pitch/Flight-Path Handling Qualities

Cameron, N., & Padfield, G. D. (2007). Tilt Rotor Pitch/Flight-Path Handling Qualities. In Annual Forum of the American Helicopter Society (pp. 1-20). Virginia Beach: AHS.

Conference Paper

UNIFIED TILT ROTOR HANDLING QUALITIES; FEASIBLE OR IMPRACTICABLE ? part 1 - setting the challenge

Cameron, N., Perfect, P., Padfield, G. D., & Walker, D. (2007). UNIFIED TILT ROTOR HANDLING QUALITIES; FEASIBLE OR IMPRACTICABLE ? part 1 - setting the challenge. In 33rd European Rotorcraft Forum (pp. 1-15). Kazan: ERF.

Conference Paper

UNIFIED TILT ROTOR HANDLING QUALITIES; feasible or impractiable? Part 2 control concepts

Perfect, P., Padfield, G. D., Cameron, N., & Walker, D. (2007). UNIFIED TILT ROTOR HANDLING QUALITIES; feasible or impractiable? Part 2 control concepts. In 33rd European Rotorcraft Forum (pp. 1-15). Kazan: ERF.

Conference Paper

2006

Flexible Uses of Simulation Tools in an Academic Environment

Lawrence, B., Padfield, G., & Perfect, P. (2006). Flexible Uses of Simulation Tools in an Academic Environment. In AIAA Modeling and Simulation Technologies Conference and Exhibit. American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. doi:10.2514/6.2006-6808

DOI
10.2514/6.2006-6808
Conference Paper

Flight Handling Qualities; a pbl module for aerospace engineering students

Padfield, G. D. (2006). Flight Handling Qualities; a pbl module for aerospace engineering students. The Aeronautical Journal, 110(1104), 73-84.

Journal article

Flight handling qualities of the Wright Flyer III

Lawrence, B., & Padfield, G. D. (2006). Flight handling qualities of the Wright Flyer III. AIAA J. of Aircraft, 43(5), 1307-1316.

Journal article

Helicopter-ship dynamic interface: high-fidelity simulation at low-cost,

Hodge, S., Padfield, G., & Southworth, M. (2006). Helicopter-ship dynamic interface: high-fidelity simulation at low-cost,. In Cutting Costs in Flight Simulation : Balancing Quality and Capability (pp. 24-40). London: RAeS.

Conference Paper

Investigation of the Flare Maneuver Using Optical Tau

Jump, M., & Padfield, G. D. (2006). Investigation of the Flare Maneuver Using Optical Tau. Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, 29(5), 1189-1200. doi:10.2514/1.20012

DOI
10.2514/1.20012
Journal article

Load Alleviation for Tilt Rotor Aircraft in Airplane Mode, Journal of Aircraft

Manimala, B., Padfield, G. D., & Walker, D. J. (2006). Load Alleviation for Tilt Rotor Aircraft in Airplane Mode, Journal of Aircraft. Journal of Aircraft, 43(1), 147-156.

Journal article

Load Alleviation for a Tilt-Rotor Aircraft in Airplane Mode

Manimala, B., Padfield, G. D., & Walker, D. (2006). Load Alleviation for a Tilt-Rotor Aircraft in Airplane Mode. Journal of Aircraft, 43(1), 147-156. doi:10.2514/1.13565

DOI
10.2514/1.13565
Journal article

Progress in Civil Tilt-Rotor Handling Qualities

Padfield, G. D., Brookes, V., & Meyer, M. A. (2006). Progress in Civil Tilt-Rotor Handling Qualities. Journal of the American Helicopter Society, 51(1), 80. doi:10.4050/1.3092880

DOI
10.4050/1.3092880
Journal article

Progress in the development of guidance strategies for the landing flare manoeuvre using tau‐based parameters

Jump, M., & Padfield, G. D. (2006). Progress in the development of guidance strategies for the landing flare manoeuvre using tau‐based parameters. Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology, 78(1), 4-12. doi:10.1108/17488840610639618

DOI
10.1108/17488840610639618
Journal article

ROTORCRAFT WAKE VORTEX ENCOUNTERS: a flight mechanics perspective

Lawrence, B., Padfield, G., & Taghizard, A. (2006). ROTORCRAFT WAKE VORTEX ENCOUNTERS: a flight mechanics perspective. In 32nd European Rotorcraft Forum (pp. 200-2020). Maastricht: ERF.

Conference Paper

The extension of ADS-33 metrics for agility enhancement and structural load alleviation

Pavel, M., & Padfield, G. D. (2006). The extension of ADS-33 metrics for agility enhancement and structural load alleviation. Journal of the Americal Helicopter Society, 51(4), 319-330.

Journal article

2005

Tau Flare or not Tau Flare: That is the question: Developing guidelines for an approach and landing sky guide

Jump, M., & Padfield, G. D. (2005). Tau Flare or not Tau Flare: That is the question: Developing guidelines for an approach and landing sky guide. In Collection of Technical Papers - AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference Vol. 7 (pp. 5551-5568).

Conference Paper

Tau Flare or not Tau Flare: that is the question: Developing Guidelines for an Approach and Landing Sky Guide

Jump, M., & Padfield, G. (2005). Tau Flare or not Tau Flare: that is the question: Developing Guidelines for an Approach and Landing Sky Guide. In AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference and Exhibit. American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. doi:10.2514/6.2005-6404

DOI
10.2514/6.2005-6404
Conference Paper

The birth of the practical aeroplane: An appraisal of the Wright brothers’ achievements in 1905

Padfield, G. D., & Lawrence, B. (2005). The birth of the practical aeroplane: An appraisal of the Wright brothers’ achievements in 1905. The Aeronautical Journal, 109(1098), 421-437. doi:10.1017/s000192400000083x

DOI
10.1017/s000192400000083x
Journal article

Measuring simulation fidelity through an adaptive pilot model

Padfield, G., & White, M. (2005). Measuring simulation fidelity through an adaptive pilot model. AEROSPACE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, 9(5), 400-408. doi:10.1016/j.ast.2005.03.004

DOI
10.1016/j.ast.2005.03.004
Journal article

'Progress in the development of guidance strategies for the landing flare manoeuvre using tau-based parameters

Jump, M., & Padfield, G. D. (2005). 'Progress in the development of guidance strategies for the landing flare manoeuvre using tau-based parameters. In 1st International Conference on Innovation & Integration in Aerospace Sciences (pp. 0). Belfast: CEIAT.

Conference Paper

First Steps in the Development of Handling Qualities Criteria for a Civil Tilt Rotor

Meyer, M. A., & Padfield, G. D. (2005). First Steps in the Development of Handling Qualities Criteria for a Civil Tilt Rotor. Journal of the American Helicopter Society, 50(1), 33-45. doi:10.4050/1.3092841

DOI
10.4050/1.3092841
Journal article

Flight Handling Qualities of the Wright Flyer III

Lawrence, B., & Padfield, G. D. (2005). Flight Handling Qualities of the Wright Flyer III. In Unknown Conference Vol. 43 (pp. 1307-1316). Reno.

Conference Paper

Flight handling qualities; a problem based learning module for final year aerospace engineering students

Padfield, G. D. (2005). Flight handling qualities; a problem based learning module for final year aerospace engineering students. Kingston, Ontario.

Conference Paper

Handling Qualities Analysis of the Wright Brothers' 1902 Glider

Lawrence, B., & Padfield, G. D. (2005). Handling Qualities Analysis of the Wright Brothers' 1902 Glider. Journal of Aircraft, 42(1), 224-236. doi:10.2514/1.6091

DOI
10.2514/1.6091
Journal article

How long do pilots look forward? Prospective visual guidance in terrain hugging flight

Padfield, G. D., Clark, G., & Taghizard, A. (2005). How long do pilots look forward? Prospective visual guidance in terrain hugging flight. In Unknown Conference Vol. 52 (pp. 134-145). Florence, Italy.

Conference Paper

Progress in the Development of Guidance Strategies for the Landing Flare Manoeuvre Using Tau-based Parameters

Jump, M., & Padfield, G. D. (2005). Progress in the Development of Guidance Strategies for the Landing Flare Manoeuvre Using Tau-based Parameters. Belfast (best paper prize).

Conference Paper

Simulation fidelity of real-time helicopter simulation models

Padfield, G. D. (2005). Simulation fidelity of real-time helicopter simulation models. Grapevine, Tx.

Conference Paper

Synthesis and analysis of a multi-objective controller for tilt-rotor structural load alleviation

Manimala, B., Padfield, G. D., Walker, D., & Childs, S. (2005). Synthesis and analysis of a multi-objective controller for tilt-rotor structural load alleviation. Belfast.

Conference Paper

The use of CFD and piloted flight simulation for measuring workload at the helicopter-ship dynamic interface

Roper, D., Hodge, S., Padfield, G. D., & Owen, I. (2005). The use of CFD and piloted flight simulation for measuring workload at the helicopter-ship dynamic interface. Grapevine, Tx.

Conference Paper

Vortex wake encounter severity for rotorcraft in approach and landing

Lawrence, B., & Padfield, G. D. (2005). Vortex wake encounter severity for rotorcraft in approach and landing. Florence, Italy.

Conference Paper

2004

A Severity Analysis for Rotorcraft Encounters with Vortex Wakes

Padfield, G. D., Manimala, B., & Turner, G. P. (2004). A Severity Analysis for Rotorcraft Encounters with Vortex Wakes. Journal of the American Helicopter Society, 49(4), 445-456. doi:10.4050/jahs.49.445

DOI
10.4050/jahs.49.445
Journal article

Flight simulation in academia - Progress with HELIFLIGHT at the University of Liverpool

White, M. D., & Padfield, G. D. (2004). Flight simulation in academia - Progress with HELIFLIGHT at the University of Liverpool. London, UK.

Conference Paper

Handling qualities degradation in tilt rotor aircraft following flight control system failures

Cameron, N., & Padfield, G. D. (2004). Handling qualities degradation in tilt rotor aircraft following flight control system failures. Marseilles, France.

Conference Paper

Load Alleviation in Tilt Rotor Aircraft through Active Control; Modelling and Control Concepts

Manimala, B., Padfield, G. D., Walker, D., Naddei, M., Verde, L., Ciniglio, U., . . . Sandri, F. (2004). Load Alleviation in Tilt Rotor Aircraft through Active Control; Modelling and Control Concepts. The Aeronautical Journal of the Royal Aeronautical Society, 108(1082), 169-185.

Journal article

Progress with the adaptive pilot model in simulation fidelity

White, M. D., & Padfield, G. D. (2004). Progress with the adaptive pilot model in simulation fidelity. Baltimore, MD.

Conference Paper

Validation criteria for helicopter real-time simulation models; Sketches from the work of GARTEUR AG-12

Padfield, G. D. (2004). Validation criteria for helicopter real-time simulation models; Sketches from the work of GARTEUR AG-12. Marseilles, France.

Conference Paper

2003

The birth of flight control: An engineering analysis of the Wright brothers’ 1902 glider

Padfield, G. D., & Lawrence, B. (2003). The birth of flight control: An engineering analysis of the Wright brothers’ 1902 glider. The Aeronautical Journal, 107(1078), 697-718. doi:10.1017/s0001924000013464

DOI
10.1017/s0001924000013464
Journal article

'Flight Simulation in Academia: HELIFLIGHT in its First Year of Operation'

Padfield, G. D., & White, M. D. (2003). 'Flight Simulation in Academia: HELIFLIGHT in its First Year of Operation'. The Aeronautical Journal, 107(1075), 529-538.

Journal article

Flight Simulation in Academia; HELIFLIGHT in its first year of operation

Padfield, G. D., & White, M. D. (2003). Flight Simulation in Academia; HELIFLIGHT in its first year of operation. The Aeronautical Journal of the Royal Aeronautical Society, 107(1075), 529-538.

Journal article

Flight testing simulations of the Wright 1902 Glider and 1903 Flyer

Lawrence, B., & Padfield, G. D. (2003). Flight testing simulations of the Wright 1902 Glider and 1903 Flyer. Portsmouth, Va (received best paper award).

Conference Paper

How do pilots know when to stop, turn or pull-up? Developing guidelines for the design of vision aids

Padfield, G. D., Lee, D., & Bradley, R. (2003). How do pilots know when to stop, turn or pull-up? Developing guidelines for the design of vision aids. J. American Helicopter Society, 48(2), 108-119.

Journal article

Progress in civil tilt rotor handling qualities

Padfield, G. D., & Meyer, M. (2003). Progress in civil tilt rotor handling qualities. Friedrichstrafen.

Conference Paper

Progress in the development of complementary handling and loading metrics for ADS-33 manoeuvres

Pavel, M., & Padfield, G. D. (2003). Progress in the development of complementary handling and loading metrics for ADS-33 manoeuvres. Phoenix, Az, USA.

Conference Paper

2002

Encounters with Aircraft Vortex Wakes: The Impact on Helicopter Handling Qualities

Turner, G. P., Padfield, G. D., & Harris, M. (2002). Encounters with Aircraft Vortex Wakes: The Impact on Helicopter Handling Qualities. Journal of Aircraft, 39(5), 839-849. doi:10.2514/2.3004

DOI
10.2514/2.3004
Journal article

Defining consistent ADS-33 metrics for agility enhancement and structural load alleviation

Pavel, M., & Padfield, G. D. (2002). Defining consistent ADS-33 metrics for agility enhancement and structural load alleviation. Montreal, USA.

Conference Paper

2001

Helicopter encounters with aircraft vortex wakes

Padfield, G. D., & Turner, G. P. (2001). Helicopter encounters with aircraft vortex wakes. The Aeronautical Journal, 105(1043), 1-8. doi:10.1017/s0001924000095920

DOI
10.1017/s0001924000095920
Journal article