Helicopters are susceptible to vibration because of their multiple, complex, and various sizes of rotating parts. The need to define vibrations’ intensity is crucial. Vibration may be expressed in speed as well as in acceleration.
To calculate the main rotor vibration frequency, apply the following formula:
- V = RPM/60 x N, where
- V is nominal vibration in Hz
- N is the number of rotor blades
- the division by 60 brings revolutions per minute to a value per second
Therefore:
- V = 480 / 60 x 5 = 40 Hz
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