4.15. Simplified ElastoDyn

This document describes the Simplified ElastoDyn (SED) module. This module has the features the following:

• The rotor is rigid

• One degree of freedom is used, representing the variable rotor speed

• No calculation of structural loads

• Possibility to be run with large time step

• A constant platform tilt angle

• Compatibility with AeroDyn and AeroDisk

• Compatibility with active control of torque and yaw (and pitch)

• 4.15.1. Theory
• 4.15.2. Input and Output Files
  • 4.15.2.1. Units
  • 4.15.2.2. Input file
  • 4.15.2.3. Outputs