Article

Avanzini, G., Thomson, D., and Torasso, A. (2013) Model predictive control architecture for rotorcraft inverse simulation. Journal of Guidance, Control and Dynamics, 36 (1). pp. 207-217. ISSN 0731-5090 (doi:10.2514/1.56563)

Anderson, D., and Thomson, D. (2013) Analysing evasive manoeuvre effectiveness in helicopter survivability simulation. Journal of Guidance, Control and Dynamics . ISSN 0731-5090 (In Press)

Bagiev, M., Thomson, D., Anderson, D., and Murray-Smith, D. (2012) Predictive inverse simulation of helicopters in aggressive manoeuvring flight. Aeronautical Journal, 116 (1175). pp. 87-98. ISSN 0001-9240

Bagiev, M., and Thomson, D. (2010) Handling qualities assessment of an autogiro. Journal of the American Helicopter Society, 55 (3). p. 32003. ISSN 0002-8711 (doi:10.4050/JAHS.55.032003)

Anderson, D., and Thomson, D.G. (2009) Improving rotorcraft survivability to RPG attack using inverse methods. Proceedings of the SPIE: The International Society for Optical Engineering, 7483 . 74830M. ISSN 0277-786X (doi:10.1117/12.832298)

Bagiev, M, and Thomson, D.G. (2009) Handling qualities evaluation of an autogiro against the existing rotorcraft criteria. Journal of Aircraft, 46 (1). pp. 168-174. ISSN 0021-8669 (doi:10.2514/1.37289)

Houston, S.S., and Thomson, D.G. (2009) Calculation of rotorcraft inflow coefficients using blade flapping measurements. Journal of Aircraft, 46 (5). pp. 1569-1576. ISSN 0021-8669 (doi:10.2514/1.40540)

Lu, L., Murray-Smith, D., and Thomson, D.G. (2008) Issues of numerical accuracy and stability in inverse simulation. Simulation Modelling Practice and Theory, 16 (9). pp. 1350-1364. ISSN 1569-190X (doi:10.1016/j.simpat.2008.07.003 )

Lu, L., Murray-Smith, D.J., and Thomson, D.G. (2007) Sensitivity-analysis method for inverse simulation application. Journal of Guidance, Control and Dynamics, 30 (1). pp. 114-121. ISSN 0731-5090 (doi:10.2514/1.20722)

Thomson, D., and Bradley, R. (2006) Inverse simulation as a tool for flight dynamics research - Principles and applications. Progress in Aerospace Sciences, 42 (3). pp. 174-210. ISSN 0376-0421 (doi:10.1016/j.paerosci.2006.07.002)

Thomson, D.G., Coton, F., and Galbraith, R. (2005) A simulation study of helicopter ship landing procedures incorporating measured flow-field data. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part G: Journal of Department of Aerospace Engineering, 219 . pp. 411-427. (doi:10.1243/095441.005X30351)

Thomson, DG, and Houston, SS (2005) Application of parameter estimation to improved autogyro simulation model fidelity. Journal of Aircraft, 42 . pp. 33-40.

Thomson, DG, Houston, SS, and Spathopoulos, VM (2005) Experiments in autogiro airworthiness for improved handling qualities. Journal of the American Helicopter Society, 50 . pp. 295-301.

Cameron, N., Thomson, D.G., and Murray-Smith, D.J. (2003) Pilot modelling and inverse simulation for initial handling qualities assessment. Aeronautical Journal, 107 (1074). pp. 511-520. ISSN 0001-9240

Leacock, GR, and Thomson, DG (2001) A technique for predicting pilot model parameters using inverse simulation. Aeronautical Journal, 105 . pp. 97-103. ISSN 0001-9240

Doyle, S.A., and Thomson, D.G. (2000) Modification of a helicopter inverse simulation to include an enhanced rotor model. Journal of Aircraft, 37 (3). pp. 536-538. ISSN 0021-8669 (doi:10.2514/2.2633)

Thomson, D., and Bradley, R. (1998) The principles and practical application of helicopter inverse simulation. Simulation Theory and Practice, 6 (1). pp. 47-70. ISSN 0928-4869 (doi:10.1016/S0928-4869(97)00012-8)

Bradley, R., Padfield, G.D., Murray-Smith, D.J., and Thomson, D.G. (1990) Validation of helicopter mathematical models. Transactions of the Institute of Measurement and Control , 12 (4). pp. 186-196. ISSN 0142-3312 (doi:10.1177/014233129001200405 )

Book

Cameron, D., Galbraith, R.A., and Thomson, D.G. (2003) From Pilcher to the Planets. University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK. ISBN 085216778X

Book Section

Avanzini, G., Thomson, D., and Torasso, A. (2011) Model predictive control scheme for rotorcraft inverse simulation. In: AIAA, Guidance, Navigation and Control Conference, Portland, OR, USA, 8-11 Aug 2011. Series: AIAA Meeting Papers . American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Inc., Reston, VA, USA, pp. 1-11. ISBN 978-1-60086-952-5

Research Report or Paper

Houston, S., and Thomson, D. (2010) The aerodynamics of gyroplanes. Technical Report. Civil Aviation Authority.

Conference Proceedings

Ferguson, K., and Thomson, D. (2013) A flight dynamics investigation of compound helicopter configurations. In: AHS 69th Annual Forum and Technology Display, 21-23 May 2013, Phoenix, AZ, USA.

Anderson, D., and Thomson, D. (2010) Simulating effectiveness of helicopter evasive manoeuvres to RPG attack. In: SPIE Defence, Security & Sensing Conference Paper Number 77050N, 5-9 April 2010, Orlando, USA.

Thomson, D., and Houston, S. (2008) Advances in the Understanding of Autogyro Flight Dynamics. In: AHS 64th Annual Forum, April 29th - May 1st, 2008, Montreal, Canada.

Cameron, D., and Thomson, D.G. (2008) Scottish contributions to rotary wing flight. In: AHS 64th Annual Forum, April 29th - May 1st, 2008, Montreal, Canada.

Trchalík, J., Gillies, E.A., and Thomson, D.G. (2008) Development of an aeroelastic stability boundary for a rotor in autorotation. In: AHS Specialist's Conference on Aeromechanics, 23-25 January 2008, San Francisco, USA.

Bagiev, M., Thomson, D.G., Anderson, D., and Murray-Smith, D. (2007) Adding realism to inverse simulation of helicopters in aggressive maneuvering flight using a receding horizon approach. In: 63rd Annual Forum of the American Helicopter Society, 1-3 May 2007, Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA.

Bagiev, M., Thomson, D.G., Anderson, D., and Murray-Smith, D. (2007) Hybrid inverse methods for helicopters in aggressive manoeuvring flight. In: 17th IFAC Symposium on Automatic Control in Aerospace, June 2007, Toulouse, France.

Trchalik, J., Gillies, E., and Thomson, D. (2006) Aeroelastic modelling of a rotor in autorotative, axial flight. In: 32nd European Rotorcraft Forum, 12-14 Sep 2006, Maastricht, The Netherlands.

Bradley, R., and Thomson, D.G. (2005) Helicopter and tilt-rotor inverse simulation: methods, features, problems and cures. In: European Rotorcraft Forum, Florence, Italy.

Bagiev, M., Thomson, D.G., and Houston, S.S. (2004) Autogiro Handing Qualities Assessment. In: American Helicopter Society 60th Annual Forum, Baltimore, USA.

Thomson, D.G., and Houston, S.S. (2004) Experimental and Theoretical Studies of Autogyro Flight Dynamics. In: 24th International Congress of Aeronautical Sciences, Yokohama, Japan.

Bagiev, M., Thomson, D.G., and Houston, S.S. (2003) Autogyro Inverse Simulation for Handling Qualities Assessment. In: 29th European Rotorcraft Forum, 16-18 Sep 2003, Friedrichshafen, Germany.

Cameron, N., Thomson, D., and Murray-Smith, D. (2002) Pilot modelling and inverse simulation for initial handling qualities assessment. In: 28th European Rotorcraft Forum, 17-21 Sep 2002, Bristol, UK.

Houston, S.S., Thomson, D.G., and Spathopoulos, V.M. (2001) Experiments in Autogyro Airworthiness for Improved Handling Qualities. In: American Helicopter Society 57th Annual Forum, Washington, USA.

Charlton, M.T., Howell, S.E., Padfield, G.D., Jones, J.G., Bradley, R., MacDonald, C., Thomson, D., and Leacock, G. (1998) A methodology for the prediction of pilot workload and the influence on effectiveness in rotorcraft mission tasks. In: 24th European Rotorcraft Forum, 15-17 Sep 1998, Marseilles, France.

Houston, S., and Thomson, D. (1998) Identification of gyroplane stability and control characteristics. In: NATO Research and Technology Organisation Symposium System Identification for Integrated Aircraft Development and Flight Testing, May 1998, Madrid, Spain.

Spathopoulis, V.M., Thomson, D.G., and Houston, S. (1998) Flight dynamics issues relating to autogyro airworthiness and flight safety. In: 54th American Helicopter Society Annual Forum, 20-22 May 1998, Washington, USA.

Thomson, D.G., Bradley, R., and Murray-Smith, D.J. (1989) Verification and validation of helicopter flight mechanics models. In: 3rd European Simulation Congress, 5th-8th September 1989 , Edinburgh.