Dr Douglas Thomson
- Senior Lecturer (Autonomous Systems & Connectivity)
telephone:
01413306145
email:
Douglas.Thomson@glasgow.ac.uk
R723 Level 7, Aerospace Sciences, James Watt Building South, Glasgow G12 8QQ
Research interests
Biography
Dr Thomson graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1983 with a 1st Class Honours Degree in Aeronautical Engineering. He then obtained a PhD in Aeronautical Engineering from Glasgow. After 2 years as a research assistant funded by the Royal Aerospace Establishment, he obtained a Royal Society University Research Fellowship allowing him to conduct independent research in the area of inverse simulation. In 1993 he joined the Department of Aerospace Engineering as senior lecturer in flight dynamics, and in 2000 began a period of 7 years as Head of this Department. In 2010, after the restructuring of the Faculty of Engineering into the School of Engineering, Dr Thomson was appointed as Head of the Aerospace Sciences Research Division. He is also currently the Chief Adviser of Studies (Engineering) within the School.
Research Interests
The focus of Dr Thomson’s research has been in rotorcraft flight dynamics. Most notably he has developed widely used techniques for inverse simulation applied to a rotorcraft. This line of research continues with recent applications in developing evasion strategies for helicopter avoidance of RPG threats, and the guidance and control of underwater vehicles. Autogyro flight dynamics is another area of continuing research. Simulation and flight testing of these vehicles has led to important new understanding of their flight characteristics. Dr Thomson is currently developing a fixed base flight simulator for rotorcraft piloted simulation studies.
Expertise
Rotorcraft Mathematical Modelling and Flight Dynamics.
Inverse Simulation.
Handling Qualities.
Piloted Simulation.
Autogyro Flight Dynamics.
Pilot/human operator modelling.
Systems modelling, dynamics and control.
Publications
2024
Ewers, J.-H. , Swinton, S. , Anderson, D. , McGookin, E. and Thomson, D. (2024) Enhancing Reinforcement Learning in Sensor Fusion: A Comparative Analysis of Cubature and Sampling-based Integration Methods for Rover Search Planning. In: IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems, Abu Dhabi, UAE, 14 - 18 October 2024, (Accepted for Publication)
2023
Ewers, J.-H. , Anderson, D. and Thomson, D. (2023) Optimal path planning using psychological profiling in drone-assisted missing person search. Advanced Control for Applications: Engineering and Industrial Systems, 5(4), e167. (doi: 10.1002/adc2.167)
Ewers, J.-H. , Anderson, D. and Thomson, D. (2023) GIS Data Driven Probability Map Generation for Search and Rescue Using Agents. In: IFAC World Congress, Yokohama, Japan, 9-14 Jul 2023, pp. 1466-1471. (doi: 10.1016/j.ifacol.2023.10.1834)
Shilliday, S. R.K. , McGookin, E. W. and Thomson, D. G. (2023) Rover Inverse Simulation Using a Segmented Model Approach. In: 22nd IFAC World Congress (IFAC 2023), Yokohama, Japan, 09-14 Jul 2023, pp. 6820-6825. (doi: 10.1016/j.ifacol.2023.10.395)
Shilliday, S. R.K. , Swinton, S. , Al Oufi, S., McGookin, E. W. , Thomson, D. G. and Worrall, K. J. (2023) Friction Modelling With Slip For Planetary Exploration Rovers. In: 9th Internation Conference on Control, Decision and Information Technologies (CoDIT) 2023, Rome, Italy, 3-6 July 2023, pp. 1409-1414. ISBN 9798350311402 (doi: 10.1109/CoDIT58514.2023.10284488)
2022
McGirr, A., McGookin, E. , Thomson, D. , Murray-Smith, D. and Fisher, P. (2022) Estimation of Hydrogen Consumption of an Intermodal Freight Locomotive Operating on a Scottish Highlands Based Test Route Using Inverse Simulation Techniques. Fifth International Conference on Railway Technology (Railways 2022), Montpelier, France, 22-25 Aug 2022.
Shilliday, S. R.K., McGookin, E. W. and Thomson, D. G. (2022) A Comparison of Forward and Inverse Simulation Methods for Fault Detection on a Rover. In: 2022 8th International Conference on Control, Decision and Information Technologies (CoDIT), Istanbul, Turkey, 17-20 May 2022, pp. 1432-1437. ISBN 9781665496070 (doi: 10.1109/CoDIT55151.2022.9804106)
Yuan, Y., Thomson, D. and Anderson, D. (2022) Faster-than-realtime inverse simulation method for tiltrotor handling qualities investigation. Aerospace Science and Technology, 124, 107516. (doi: 10.1016/j.ast.2022.107516)
Yuan, Y. , Thomson, D. and Anderson, D. (2022) Aerodynamic uncertainty quantification for tiltrotor aircraft. Aerospace, 9(5), 271. (doi: 10.3390/aerospace9050271)
2021
Yuan, Y. , Thomson, D. and Anderson, D. (2021) Manoeuvrability Investigation for Tiltrotor Aircraft with an Integrated Simulation Engine. In: 47th European Rotorcraft Forum, 07-09 Sep 2021, p. 17.
Chen, R., Yuan, Y. and Thomson, D. (2021) A review of mathematical modelling techniques for advanced rotorcraft configurations. Progress in Aerospace Sciences, 120, 100681. (doi: 10.1016/j.paerosci.2020.100681)
Yuan, Y. , Thomson, D. and Anderson, D. (2021) Use of Uncertainty Quantification to Determine the Impact of Manufacturing Error on the Handling Qualities of Tiltrotor Aircraft. In: 77th Vertical Flight Society (VFS) Annual Forum, 10-14 May 2021, pp. 2007-2013. ISBN 9781713830016
2020
Yuan, Y. , Chen, R. and Thomson, D. (2020) Propeller design to improve flight dynamics features and performance for coaxial compound helicopters. Aerospace Science and Technology, 106, 106096. (doi: 10.1016/j.ast.2020.106096)
Yuan, Y. , Thomson, D. and Anderson, D. (2020) Application of automatic differentiation for tilt-rotor aircraft flight dynamics analysis. Journal of Aircraft, 57(5), pp. 985-990. (doi: 10.2514/1.C035811)
Yuan, Y. , Thomson, D. and Chen, R. (2020) Variable rotor speed strategy for coaxial compound helicopters with lift-offset rotors. Aeronautical Journal, 124(1271), pp. 96-120. (doi: 10.1017/aer.2019.113)
2019
Yuan, Y. , Thomson, D. and Anderson, D. (2019) Dynamic Performance Investigation for Tilt-Rotor Aircraft. In: Vertical Flight Society 76th Annual Forum & Technology Display, Virginia Beach, VA, USA, 06-08 Oct 2020,
Yuan, Y. , Thomson, D. and Chen, R. (2019) Investigation of lift offset on flight dynamics characteristics for coaxial compound helicopters. Journal of Aircraft, 56(6), pp. 2210-2222. (doi: 10.2514/1.C035190)
Yuan, Y. , Thomson, D. , Chen, R. and Dunlop, R. (2019) Heading control strategy assessment for coaxial compound helicopters. Chinese Journal of Aeronautics, 32(9), pp. 2037-2046. (doi: 10.1016/j.cja.2019.04.008)
Yuan, Y. , Thomson, D. and Chen, R. (2019) Propeller control strategy for coaxial compound helicopters. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part G: Journal of Aerospace Engineering, 233(10), pp. 3775-3789. (doi: 10.1177/0954410018806796)
Yuan, Y. , Thomson, D. and Chen, R. (2019) Longitudinal Control Strategy Investigation for Coaxial Compound Helicopters. In: Vertical Flight Society 75th Annual Forum & Technology Display, Philadelphia, PA, USA, 13-16 May 2019,
Worrall, K. , Houston, C., Cebecauer, M., Flessa, T., McGookin, E. , Thomson, D. and Harkness, P. (2019) Design and Implementation of a Control System for a Tunneling Robot. In: 2019 IEEE Smart World Congress, Leicester, UK, 19-23 Aug 2019, ISBN 9781728140346 (doi: 10.1109/SmartWorld-UIC-ATC-SCALCOM-IOP-SCI.2019.00084)
2018
Firstbrook, D. , Flessa, T., Worrall, K. , McGookin, E. , Harkness, P. and Thomson, D. (2018) Ultrasonic Auger for Narrow-Gauge Borehole Drilling. In: IEEE International Ultrasonics Symposium (IUS 2018), Kobe, Japan, 22-25 Oct 2018, (doi: 10.1109/ULTSYM.2018.8579687)
Flessa, T., Worrall, K. J. , Firstbrook, D. , McGookin, E. , Thomson, D. and Harkness, P. (2018) FDIR for a Biologically Inspired Trenchless Drilling Device. In: Control 2018, Sheffield, UK, 05-07 Sep 2018, ISBN 9781538628645 (doi: 10.1109/CONTROL.2018.8516893)
Worrall, K. J. , Firstbrook, D. , Flessa, T., McGookin, E. , Thomson, D. and Harkness, P. (2018) Modelling and Control of a Biologically Inspired Trenchless Drilling Device. In: Control 2018, Sheffield, UK, 05-07 Sep 2018, ISBN 9781538628645 (doi: 10.1109/CONTROL.2018.8516859)
Zhou, W., Wang, H., Thomson, D. , McGookin, E. and Guo, X. (2018) Failure effect analysis and reconfiguration of thrusters based on inverse simulation of manually controlled RVD. Aerospace Science and Technology, 77, pp. 485-498. (doi: 10.1016/j.ast.2018.03.019)
2017
Ireland, M. L. , Flessa, T., Thomson, D. and McGookin, E. (2017) Comparison of nonlinear dynamic inversion and inverse simulation. Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, 40(12), pp. 3304-3309. (doi: 10.2514/1.G002875)
Zhou, W., Wang, H., Thomson, D. , Tang, G. and Zhang, F. (2017) Inverse simulation system for evaluating handling qualities during rendezvous and docking. Acta Astronautica, 137, pp. 461-471. (doi: 10.1016/j.actaastro.2017.05.011)
Ireland, M. L. , Mackenzie, R., Flessa, T., Worrall, K. J. , Thomson, D. G. and McGookin, E. W. (2017) Inverse Simulation as a Tool for Fault Detection and Isolation in Planetary Rovers. In: 10th International ESA Conference on Guidance, Navigation and Control Systems, Salzburg, Austria, 29 May - 02 Jun 2017,
Ireland, M. L. , Worrall, K. J. , Mackenzie, R., Flessa, T., McGookin, E. and Thomson, D. (2017) A Comparison of Inverse Simulation-Based Fault Detection in a Simple Robotic Rover with a Traditional Model-Based Method. In: 19th International Conference on Autonomous Robots and Agents (ICARA 2017), Madrid, Spain, 26-27 Mar 2017,
Ferguson, K. and Thomson, D. (2017) Examining the stability derivatives of a compound helicopter. Aeronautical Journal, 171(1235), pp. 1-20. (doi: 10.1017/aer.2016.101)
Houston, S. and Thomson, D. (2017) On the modelling of gyroplane flight dynamics. Progress in Aerospace Sciences, 88, pp. 43-58. (doi: 10.1016/j.paerosci.2016.11.001)
Ferguson, K., Thomson, D. and Anderson, D. (2017) Investigation of a Compound Helicopter Flying the Depart and Abort Mission Task Element. AHS Rotorcraft Handling Qualities Conference, Huntsville, AL, USA, 22-23 Feb 2017.
Shah, S.A. and Thomson, D.G. (2017) Development of an Autogyro Rotor Model with Rotorcraft's ‘Multiblade’ Simulation Approach. In: International Conference on Engineering, Technologies and Applied Science (ICETAS 2017), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 23-25 Jan 2017, (Unpublished)
2016
Flessa, T., McGookin, E. , Thomson, D. and Worrall, K. (2016) Numerical Efficiency of Inverse Simulation Methods Applied to a Wheeled Rover. In: 9th EUROSIM Congress on Modelling and Simulation, Oulu, Finland, 12-16 Sep 2016, ISBN 9781509041190 (doi: 10.3384/ecp17142348)
Flessa, T., McGookin, E. and Thomson, D. (2016) Numerical Stability of Inverse Simulation Algorithms Applied to Planetary Rover Navigation. In: 24th Mediterranean Conference on Control and Automation (MED 2016), Athens, Greece, 21-24 June 2016, pp. 901-906. ISBN 9781467383455 (doi: 10.1109/MED.2016.7535960)
Ferguson, K. and Thomson, D. (2016) Maneuverability assessment of a compound helicopter configuration. Journal of the American Helicopter Society, 61(1), pp. 1-15. (doi: 10.4050/JAHS.61.012008)
2015
Ferguson, K. and Thomson, D. (2015) Performance comparison between a conventional helicopter and compound helicopter configurations. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part G: Journal of Aerospace Engineering, 229(13), pp. 2441-2456. (doi: 10.1177/0954410015577997)
Worrall, K. , Thomson, D. , McGookin, E. and Flessa, T. (2015) Autonomous Planetary Rover Control Using Inverse Simulation. In: 13th Symposium on Advanced Space Technologies in Robotics and Automation (ASTRA 2015), ESA/ESTEC, Noordwijk, 11-13 May 2015,
Ireland, M. , Anderson, D. , Thomson, D. , Ferguson, K., Chandran, A. and Ibal, G. (2015) CHOPPA-M: Development, Capabilities & Applications to Helicopter Operations Research. In: American Helicopter Society 71st Annual Forum, Virginia Beach, VA, USA, 5-7 May 2015,
Worrall, K. , Thomson, D. and McGookin, E. (2015) Application of Inverse Simulation to a Wheeled Mobile Robot. In: 6th International Conference on Automation, Robotics and Applications (ICARA 2015), Queenstown, New Zealand, 17-19 Feb 2015,
Ferguson, K. and Thomson, D. (2015) Flight dynamics investigation of compound helicopter configurations. Journal of Aircraft, 52(1), pp. 156-167. (doi: 10.2514/1.C032657)
Ferguson, K., Thomson, D. , Anderson, D. , Ireland, M. , Tu, Z., Manso, S., Chandran, A. and Ibal, G. (2015) Comparing the Flight Dynamics Characteristics of Tandem and Conventional Helicopters for the Purposes of Automatic Control. In: 41st European Rotorcraft Forum, Munich, Germany, 01-04 Sep 2015,
2014
Anderson, D. and Thomson, D. (2014) Analyzing helicopter evasive maneuver effectiveness against rocket-propelled grenades. Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, 37(1), pp. 277-289. (doi: 10.2514/1.59318)
Ferguson, K. and Thomson, D. (2014) Manoeuvrability assessment of a hybrid compound helicopter configuration. In: 40th European Rotorcraft Forum, Southampton, UK, 2-5 Sep 2014,
Ferguson, K. and Thomson, D. (2014) A performance analysis of compound helicopter configurations. In: AHS 70th Annual Forum, Montreal, Canada, 20-22 May 2014,
Flessa, T., McGookin, E. W. and Thomson, D. G. (2014) Taxonomy, Systems Review and Performance Metrics of Planetary Exploration Rovers. In: 13th International Conference on Control, Automation, Robotics and Vision (ICARCV'14), Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, 10-12 Dec 2014, pp. 1554-1559. (doi: 10.1109/ICARCV.2014.7064547)
2013
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. (doi: 10.2514/1.56563)
Ferguson, K. and Thomson, D. (2013) A flight dynamics investigation of compound helicopter configurations. In: AHS 69th Annual Forum and Technology Display, Phoenix, AZ, USA, 21-23 May 2013, pp. 1-15.
2012
Bagiev, M., Thomson, D.G. , Anderson, D. and Murray-Smith, D. (2012) Predictive inverse simulation of helicopters in aggressive manoeuvring flight. Aeronautical Journal, 116(1175), pp. 87-98. (doi: 10.1017/S0001924000006631)
2011
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 (doi: 10.2514/6.2011-6634)
2010
Houston, S. and Thomson, D. (2010) The aerodynamics of gyroplanes. Technical Report. Civil Aviation Authority.
Bagiev, M. and Thomson, D. (2010) Handling qualities assessment of an autogiro. Journal of the American Helicopter Society, 55(3), p. 32003. (doi: 10.4050/JAHS.55.032003)
Anderson, D. and Thomson, D. (2010) Simulating effectiveness of helicopter evasive manoeuvres to RPG attack. In: SPIE Defence, Security & Sensing Conference Paper Number 77050N, Orlando, USA, 5-9 April 2010, (doi: 10.1117/12.849520)
2009
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. (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. (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. (doi: 10.2514/1.40540)
2008
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. (doi: 10.1016/j.simpat.2008.07.003)
Thomson, D. and Houston, S. (2008) Advances in the Understanding of Autogyro Flight Dynamics. In: AHS 64th Annual Forum, Montreal, Canada, April 29th - May 1st, 2008,
Cameron, D. and Thomson, D.G. (2008) Scottish contributions to rotary wing flight. In: AHS 64th Annual Forum, Montreal, Canada, April 29th - May 1st, 2008,
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, San Francisco, USA, 23-25 January 2008,
2007
Lu, L., Murray-Smith, D. and Thomson, D. G. (2007) Sensitivity-analysis method for inverse simulation application. Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, 30(1), pp. 114-121. (doi: 10.2514/1.20722)
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, Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA, 1-3 May 2007,
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, Toulouse, France, June 2007,
2006
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. (doi: 10.1016/j.paerosci.2006.07.002)
Trchalik, J., Gillies, E. and Thomson, D. (2006) Aeroelastic modelling of a rotor in autorotative, axial flight. In: 32nd European Rotorcraft Forum, Maastricht, The Netherlands, 12-14 Sep 2006,
2005
Bradley, R. and Thomson, D.G. (2005) Helicopter and tilt-rotor inverse simulation: methods, features, problems and cures. In: European Rotorcraft Forum, Florence, Italy, 090-090.
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 Aerospace Engineering, 219, pp. 411-427. (doi: 10.1243/095441.005X30351)
Thomson, D. and Houston, S. (2005) Application of parameter estimation to improved autogyro simulation model fidelity. Journal of Aircraft, 42, pp. 33-40.
Thomson, D. , Houston, S. and Spathopoulos, V. (2005) Experiments in autogiro airworthiness for improved handling qualities. Journal of the American Helicopter Society, 50, pp. 295-301.
2004
Bagiev, M., Thomson, D.G. and Houston, S.S. (2004) Autogiro Handing Qualities Assessment. In: American Helicopter Society 60th Annual Forum, Baltimore, USA, pp. 1-13.
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, pp. 1-10.
2003
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.
Bagiev, M., Thomson, D.G. and Houston, S.S. (2003) Autogyro Inverse Simulation for Handling Qualities Assessment. In: 29th European Rotorcraft Forum, Friedrichshafen, Germany, 16-18 Sep 2003, pp. 70-1.
Cameron, D., Galbraith, R.A. and Thomson, D.G. (2003) From Pilcher to the Planets. University of Glasgow: Glasgow, UK. ISBN 085216778X
2002
Cameron, N., Thomson, D. and Murray-Smith, D. (2002) Pilot modelling and inverse simulation for initial handling qualities assessment. In: 28th European Rotorcraft Forum, Bristol, UK, 17-21 Sep 2002,
2001
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,
Leacock, G. and Thomson, D. (2001) A technique for predicting pilot model parameters using inverse simulation. Aeronautical Journal, 105, pp. 97-103.
2000
Houston, S. and Thomson, D. (2000) Analysis of Factors Influencing Gyroplane Longitudinal Stick Position and Gradient. Departmental report 0005. Technical Report. Department of Aerospace Engineering, University of Glasgow.
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. (doi: 10.2514/2.2633)
1998
Moir, S. and Thomson, D. (1998) Modification and Analysis of Hibrom/Genisa Inverse Simulation. Internal Report No. 9827. Technical Report. Department of Aerospace Engineering, University of Glasgow.
Spathopoulos, V. M., Thomson, D. and Houston, S. (1998) The Calibration and Testing of the G-BWTP Montgomerie Gyroplane Instrumentation. Aero Dept Int. Rep No. 9823. Technical Report. Department of Aerospace Engineering, University of Glasgow.
Leacock, G. R. and Thomson, D. G. (1998) On the Development of Multiple Manoeuvre Mission Sequences for Inverse Simulation. Internal Report No. 9802. Technical Report. Department of Aerospace Engineering, University of Glasgow.
Thomson, D. and Bradley, R. (1998) The principles and practical application of helicopter inverse simulation. Simulation Theory and Practice, 6(1), pp. 47-70. (doi: 10.1016/S0928-4869(97)00012-8)
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, Marseilles, France, 15-17 Sep 1998,
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, Madrid, Spain, May 1998,
Leacock, G. and Thomson, D. (1998) Helicopter Handling Qualities Studies Using Pilot Modelling and Inverse Simulation. In: 54th American Helicopter Society Annual Forum, Washington, DC, USA, 20-22 May 1998, pp. 740-752. ISBN 9781617829390
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, Washington, USA, 20-22 May 1998,
1997
Thomson, D. G. and Bradley, R. (1997) Mathematical modelling of helicopter manoeuvres. Journal of the American Helicopter Society, 42(4), pp. 307-309. (doi: 10.4050/JAHS.42.307)
Thomson, D. and Houston, S. (1997) Flight Investigation of Gyroplane Longitudinal Flight Dynamics. In: 23rd European Rotorcraft Forum, Dresden, Germany, Sep 1997,
Rutherford, S. and Thomson, D. (1997) Helicopter inverse simulation incorporating an individual blade rotor model. Journal of Aircraft, 34(5), pp. 617-634. (doi: 10.2514/2.2239)
Spathopoulos, V. M., Thomson, D. and Houston, S. (1997) Gyroplane Derivative Identification Using a Matlab Routine. Aero Dept Int. Rep No. 9715. Technical Report. Department of Aerospace Engineering, University of Glasgow.
Thomson, D. and Bradley, R. (1997) The use of inverse simulation for preliminary assessment of helicopter handling qualities. Aeronautical Journal, pp. 287-294.
Leacock, G. R. and Thomson, D. G. (1997) Mathematical Models of Three Slalom Types for Inverse Simulation. Internal Report No. 9716. Technical Report. Department of Aerospace Engineering, University of Glasgow.
Spathopoulos, V., Thomson, D. and Houston, S. (1997) Configurational and Instrumentation Aspects of the Flight Test Gyroplane G-ABCD. Aero Dept Int. Rep No. 9713. Technical Report. Department of Aerospace Engineering, University of Glasgow.
Leacock, G. R. and Thomson, D. G. (1997) The Estimation of Precision Pilot Model Parameters Using Inverse Simulation. Internal Report No. 9706. Technical Report. Department of Aerospace Engineering, University of Glasgow.
1996
Leacock, G. R. and Thomson, D. G. (1996) The Estimation of Helicopter Pilot Workload Using Inverse Simulation: Longitudinal Manoeuvre Analysis. Internal Report No. 9625. Technical Report. Department of Aerospace Engineering, University of Glasgow.
Leacock, G. R. and Thomson, D. G. (1996) The Estimation of Helicopter Pilot Workload Using Inverse Simulation. Internal Report No. 9624. Technical Report. Department of Aerospace Engineering, University of Glasgow.
Rutherford, S. and Thomson, D. (1996) Individual Blade Rotor Model for Use in Inverse Simulation. Internal Report No 9604. Technical Report. Department of Aerospace Engineering, University of Glasgow.
Rutherford, S. and Thomson, D. G. (1996) Improved methodologies for inverse simulation. Aeronautical Journal, 100(993), pp. 79-86.
Rutherford, S. and Thomson, D. G. (1996) Helicopter Inverse Simulation Incorporating an Individual Blade Rotor Model. In: 20th ICAS Conference, Sorrento, Italy, 8-13 Sept 1996, ISBN 9781563472190
1995
Thomson, D. and Houston, S. (1995) A Study of Gyroplane Flight Dynamics. In: European Rotorcraft Forum, St Petersburg, Russia, Sep 1995,
Thomson, D.G. , Taylor, C.D., Talbot, N., Ablett, R. and Bradley, R. (1995) An investigation of piloting strategies for engine failures during takeoff from offshore platforms. Aeronautical Journal, 99(981), pp. 15-25.
1994
Rutherford, S. and Thomson, D.G. (1994) Inverse Simulation Incorporating the Conceptual Simulation Model. Internal report no. 9428. Technical Report. Department of Aerospace Engineering, University of Glasgow.
Rutherford, S. and Thomson, D.G. (1994) Development of a Generic Inverse Simulation Algorithm. Internal report no. 9410. Technical Report. Department of Aerospace Engineering, University of Glasgow.
Thomson, D.G. (1994) The Helinv Numerical Algorithm. Internal report no. 9408. Technical Report. Department of Aerospace Engineering, University of Glasgow.
Thomson, D. (1994) The Contribution of Inverse Simulation to the Assessment of Helicopter Handling Qualities. In: 19th ICAS Conference, Anahiem, CA, USA, 18-23 Sep 1994, ISBN 9781563470844
1993
Taylor, C.D., Thomson, D.G. and Bradley, R. (1993) The Simulation of Recovery Procedures from Engine Failures during Helicopter Offshore Operations. Internal report no. 9331. Technical Report. Department of Aerospace Engineering, University of Glasgow.
Thomson, D.G. , Talbot, N., Taylor, C., Bradley, R. and Ablett, R. (1993) An Investigation of Piloting Strategies for Engine Failures During Take-off from Offshore Platforms. In: 19th European Rotorcraft Forum, Cernobbio, Italy, September 1993,
Bradley, R. and Thomson, D. (1993) The Development and Potential of Inverse Simulation for the Quantitative Assessment of Helicopter Handling Qualities. In: AHS/NASA Conference 'Piloting Vertical Flight Aircraft: Flying Qualities & Human Factors', San Francisco, CA, USA, Jan 1993,
Taylor, C., Thomson, D.G. and Bradley, R. (1993) Helicopter Takeoff and Landing Procedures in Adverse Conditions using Inverse Simulation. Progress note: Oct. 92 - Sept. 93. Internal report no. 9332. Technical Report. Department of Aerospace Engineering, University of Glasgow.
1992
Thomson, D.G. and Bradley, R. (1992) Mathematical Definition of Helicopter Manoeuvres. Internal report no. 9225. Technical Report. Department of Aerospace Engineering, University of Glasgow.
Thomson, D. G. (1992) Development of a Generic Helicopter Mathematical Model for Application to Inverse Simulation. Internal Report No. 9216. Technical Report. Department of Aerospace Engineering, University of Glasgow.
Bradley, R. and Thomson, D. G. (1992) Handling Qualities and Performance Aspects of the Simulation of Helicopters Flight Mission Task Elements. In: 18th European Rotorcraft Forum, Avignon, France, Sept 1992,
1990
Thomson, D.G. and Bradley, R. (1990) Prediction of the dynamic characteristics of helicopters in constrained flight. Aeronautical Journal, 94(940), pp. 344-354.
Thomson, D.G. and Bradley, R. (1990) Modelling and Classification of Helicopter Combat Manoeuvres. In: 17th ICAS Congress, Stockholm, Sweden, 9-14 Sept 1990, ISBN 9780930403782
Thomson, D.G. and Bradley, R. (1990) The Use of Inverse Simulation for Conceptual Design. In: 16th European Rotorcraft Forum, Glasgow, Scotland, 18-20 Sep 1990,
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. (doi: 10.1177/014233129001200405)
Thomson, D.G. and Bradley, R. (1990) Development and verification of an algorithm for helicopter inverse simulation. Vertica, 14(2), pp. 185-200.
1989
Thomson, D.G. , Bradley, R. and Murray-Smith, D.J. (1989) Verification and validation of helicopter flight mechanics models. In: 3rd European Simulation Congress, Edinburgh, 5th-8th September 1989, pp. 80-86.
1988
Thomson, D.G. and Bradley, R. (1988) Validation of Helicopter Mathematical Models by Comparison of Data from Nap-of-the-Earth Flight Tests and Inverse Simulation. In: Fourteenth European Rotorcraft Forum, Milan, Italy, 20-23 Sep 1988,
1987
Thomson, D.G. and Bradley, R. (1987) Recent Developments in the Calculation of Inverse Solutions of the Helicopter Equations of Motion. In: U.K. Simulation Council Conference, Bangor, Wales, 09-11 Sep 1987,
Thomson, D.G. and Bradley, R. (1987) An Investigation of the Stability of Flight Path Constrained Helicopter Manoeuvres by Inverse Simulation. In: Thirteenth European Rotorcraft Forum, Arles, France, 08-11 Sep 1987,
1986
Thomson, D.G. (1986) An Analytical Method of Quantifying Helicopter Agility. In: Twelfth European Rotorcraft Forum, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, 22-25 Sep 1986,
1985
Caldwell, A.E., Houston, S.S. and Thomson, D.G. (1985) A Review of the Applications of a Horizontal Tail in the Single Main and Tailrotor Helicopter. In: Eleventh European Rotorcraft Forum, London, UK, 10-13 Sep 1985,
Articles
Ewers, J.-H. , Anderson, D. and Thomson, D. (2023) Optimal path planning using psychological profiling in drone-assisted missing person search. Advanced Control for Applications: Engineering and Industrial Systems, 5(4), e167. (doi: 10.1002/adc2.167)
Yuan, Y., Thomson, D. and Anderson, D. (2022) Faster-than-realtime inverse simulation method for tiltrotor handling qualities investigation. Aerospace Science and Technology, 124, 107516. (doi: 10.1016/j.ast.2022.107516)
Yuan, Y. , Thomson, D. and Anderson, D. (2022) Aerodynamic uncertainty quantification for tiltrotor aircraft. Aerospace, 9(5), 271. (doi: 10.3390/aerospace9050271)
Chen, R., Yuan, Y. and Thomson, D. (2021) A review of mathematical modelling techniques for advanced rotorcraft configurations. Progress in Aerospace Sciences, 120, 100681. (doi: 10.1016/j.paerosci.2020.100681)
Yuan, Y. , Chen, R. and Thomson, D. (2020) Propeller design to improve flight dynamics features and performance for coaxial compound helicopters. Aerospace Science and Technology, 106, 106096. (doi: 10.1016/j.ast.2020.106096)
Yuan, Y. , Thomson, D. and Anderson, D. (2020) Application of automatic differentiation for tilt-rotor aircraft flight dynamics analysis. Journal of Aircraft, 57(5), pp. 985-990. (doi: 10.2514/1.C035811)
Yuan, Y. , Thomson, D. and Chen, R. (2020) Variable rotor speed strategy for coaxial compound helicopters with lift-offset rotors. Aeronautical Journal, 124(1271), pp. 96-120. (doi: 10.1017/aer.2019.113)
Yuan, Y. , Thomson, D. and Chen, R. (2019) Investigation of lift offset on flight dynamics characteristics for coaxial compound helicopters. Journal of Aircraft, 56(6), pp. 2210-2222. (doi: 10.2514/1.C035190)
Yuan, Y. , Thomson, D. , Chen, R. and Dunlop, R. (2019) Heading control strategy assessment for coaxial compound helicopters. Chinese Journal of Aeronautics, 32(9), pp. 2037-2046. (doi: 10.1016/j.cja.2019.04.008)
Yuan, Y. , Thomson, D. and Chen, R. (2019) Propeller control strategy for coaxial compound helicopters. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part G: Journal of Aerospace Engineering, 233(10), pp. 3775-3789. (doi: 10.1177/0954410018806796)
Zhou, W., Wang, H., Thomson, D. , McGookin, E. and Guo, X. (2018) Failure effect analysis and reconfiguration of thrusters based on inverse simulation of manually controlled RVD. Aerospace Science and Technology, 77, pp. 485-498. (doi: 10.1016/j.ast.2018.03.019)
Ireland, M. L. , Flessa, T., Thomson, D. and McGookin, E. (2017) Comparison of nonlinear dynamic inversion and inverse simulation. Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, 40(12), pp. 3304-3309. (doi: 10.2514/1.G002875)
Zhou, W., Wang, H., Thomson, D. , Tang, G. and Zhang, F. (2017) Inverse simulation system for evaluating handling qualities during rendezvous and docking. Acta Astronautica, 137, pp. 461-471. (doi: 10.1016/j.actaastro.2017.05.011)
Ferguson, K. and Thomson, D. (2017) Examining the stability derivatives of a compound helicopter. Aeronautical Journal, 171(1235), pp. 1-20. (doi: 10.1017/aer.2016.101)
Houston, S. and Thomson, D. (2017) On the modelling of gyroplane flight dynamics. Progress in Aerospace Sciences, 88, pp. 43-58. (doi: 10.1016/j.paerosci.2016.11.001)
Ferguson, K. and Thomson, D. (2016) Maneuverability assessment of a compound helicopter configuration. Journal of the American Helicopter Society, 61(1), pp. 1-15. (doi: 10.4050/JAHS.61.012008)
Ferguson, K. and Thomson, D. (2015) Performance comparison between a conventional helicopter and compound helicopter configurations. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part G: Journal of Aerospace Engineering, 229(13), pp. 2441-2456. (doi: 10.1177/0954410015577997)
Ferguson, K. and Thomson, D. (2015) Flight dynamics investigation of compound helicopter configurations. Journal of Aircraft, 52(1), pp. 156-167. (doi: 10.2514/1.C032657)
Anderson, D. and Thomson, D. (2014) Analyzing helicopter evasive maneuver effectiveness against rocket-propelled grenades. Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, 37(1), pp. 277-289. (doi: 10.2514/1.59318)
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. (doi: 10.2514/1.56563)
Bagiev, M., Thomson, D.G. , Anderson, D. and Murray-Smith, D. (2012) Predictive inverse simulation of helicopters in aggressive manoeuvring flight. Aeronautical Journal, 116(1175), pp. 87-98. (doi: 10.1017/S0001924000006631)
Bagiev, M. and Thomson, D. (2010) Handling qualities assessment of an autogiro. Journal of the American Helicopter Society, 55(3), p. 32003. (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. (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. (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. (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. (doi: 10.1016/j.simpat.2008.07.003)
Lu, L., Murray-Smith, D. and Thomson, D. G. (2007) Sensitivity-analysis method for inverse simulation application. Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, 30(1), pp. 114-121. (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. (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 Aerospace Engineering, 219, pp. 411-427. (doi: 10.1243/095441.005X30351)
Thomson, D. and Houston, S. (2005) Application of parameter estimation to improved autogyro simulation model fidelity. Journal of Aircraft, 42, pp. 33-40.
Thomson, D. , Houston, S. and Spathopoulos, V. (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.
Leacock, G. and Thomson, D. (2001) A technique for predicting pilot model parameters using inverse simulation. Aeronautical Journal, 105, pp. 97-103.
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. (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. (doi: 10.1016/S0928-4869(97)00012-8)
Thomson, D. G. and Bradley, R. (1997) Mathematical modelling of helicopter manoeuvres. Journal of the American Helicopter Society, 42(4), pp. 307-309. (doi: 10.4050/JAHS.42.307)
Rutherford, S. and Thomson, D. (1997) Helicopter inverse simulation incorporating an individual blade rotor model. Journal of Aircraft, 34(5), pp. 617-634. (doi: 10.2514/2.2239)
Thomson, D. and Bradley, R. (1997) The use of inverse simulation for preliminary assessment of helicopter handling qualities. Aeronautical Journal, pp. 287-294.
Rutherford, S. and Thomson, D. G. (1996) Improved methodologies for inverse simulation. Aeronautical Journal, 100(993), pp. 79-86.
Thomson, D.G. , Taylor, C.D., Talbot, N., Ablett, R. and Bradley, R. (1995) An investigation of piloting strategies for engine failures during takeoff from offshore platforms. Aeronautical Journal, 99(981), pp. 15-25.
Thomson, D.G. and Bradley, R. (1990) Prediction of the dynamic characteristics of helicopters in constrained flight. Aeronautical Journal, 94(940), pp. 344-354.
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. (doi: 10.1177/014233129001200405)
Thomson, D.G. and Bradley, R. (1990) Development and verification of an algorithm for helicopter inverse simulation. Vertica, 14(2), pp. 185-200.
Books
Cameron, D., Galbraith, R.A. and Thomson, D.G. (2003) From Pilcher to the Planets. University of Glasgow: Glasgow, UK. ISBN 085216778X
Book Sections
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 (doi: 10.2514/6.2011-6634)
Research Reports or Papers
Houston, S. and Thomson, D. (2010) The aerodynamics of gyroplanes. Technical Report. Civil Aviation Authority.
Houston, S. and Thomson, D. (2000) Analysis of Factors Influencing Gyroplane Longitudinal Stick Position and Gradient. Departmental report 0005. Technical Report. Department of Aerospace Engineering, University of Glasgow.
Moir, S. and Thomson, D. (1998) Modification and Analysis of Hibrom/Genisa Inverse Simulation. Internal Report No. 9827. Technical Report. Department of Aerospace Engineering, University of Glasgow.
Spathopoulos, V. M., Thomson, D. and Houston, S. (1998) The Calibration and Testing of the G-BWTP Montgomerie Gyroplane Instrumentation. Aero Dept Int. Rep No. 9823. Technical Report. Department of Aerospace Engineering, University of Glasgow.
Leacock, G. R. and Thomson, D. G. (1998) On the Development of Multiple Manoeuvre Mission Sequences for Inverse Simulation. Internal Report No. 9802. Technical Report. Department of Aerospace Engineering, University of Glasgow.
Spathopoulos, V. M., Thomson, D. and Houston, S. (1997) Gyroplane Derivative Identification Using a Matlab Routine. Aero Dept Int. Rep No. 9715. Technical Report. Department of Aerospace Engineering, University of Glasgow.
Leacock, G. R. and Thomson, D. G. (1997) Mathematical Models of Three Slalom Types for Inverse Simulation. Internal Report No. 9716. Technical Report. Department of Aerospace Engineering, University of Glasgow.
Spathopoulos, V., Thomson, D. and Houston, S. (1997) Configurational and Instrumentation Aspects of the Flight Test Gyroplane G-ABCD. Aero Dept Int. Rep No. 9713. Technical Report. Department of Aerospace Engineering, University of Glasgow.
Leacock, G. R. and Thomson, D. G. (1997) The Estimation of Precision Pilot Model Parameters Using Inverse Simulation. Internal Report No. 9706. Technical Report. Department of Aerospace Engineering, University of Glasgow.
Leacock, G. R. and Thomson, D. G. (1996) The Estimation of Helicopter Pilot Workload Using Inverse Simulation: Longitudinal Manoeuvre Analysis. Internal Report No. 9625. Technical Report. Department of Aerospace Engineering, University of Glasgow.
Leacock, G. R. and Thomson, D. G. (1996) The Estimation of Helicopter Pilot Workload Using Inverse Simulation. Internal Report No. 9624. Technical Report. Department of Aerospace Engineering, University of Glasgow.
Rutherford, S. and Thomson, D. (1996) Individual Blade Rotor Model for Use in Inverse Simulation. Internal Report No 9604. Technical Report. Department of Aerospace Engineering, University of Glasgow.
Rutherford, S. and Thomson, D.G. (1994) Inverse Simulation Incorporating the Conceptual Simulation Model. Internal report no. 9428. Technical Report. Department of Aerospace Engineering, University of Glasgow.
Rutherford, S. and Thomson, D.G. (1994) Development of a Generic Inverse Simulation Algorithm. Internal report no. 9410. Technical Report. Department of Aerospace Engineering, University of Glasgow.
Thomson, D.G. (1994) The Helinv Numerical Algorithm. Internal report no. 9408. Technical Report. Department of Aerospace Engineering, University of Glasgow.
Taylor, C.D., Thomson, D.G. and Bradley, R. (1993) The Simulation of Recovery Procedures from Engine Failures during Helicopter Offshore Operations. Internal report no. 9331. Technical Report. Department of Aerospace Engineering, University of Glasgow.
Taylor, C., Thomson, D.G. and Bradley, R. (1993) Helicopter Takeoff and Landing Procedures in Adverse Conditions using Inverse Simulation. Progress note: Oct. 92 - Sept. 93. Internal report no. 9332. Technical Report. Department of Aerospace Engineering, University of Glasgow.
Thomson, D.G. and Bradley, R. (1992) Mathematical Definition of Helicopter Manoeuvres. Internal report no. 9225. Technical Report. Department of Aerospace Engineering, University of Glasgow.
Thomson, D. G. (1992) Development of a Generic Helicopter Mathematical Model for Application to Inverse Simulation. Internal Report No. 9216. Technical Report. Department of Aerospace Engineering, University of Glasgow.
Conference or Workshop Item
McGirr, A., McGookin, E. , Thomson, D. , Murray-Smith, D. and Fisher, P. (2022) Estimation of Hydrogen Consumption of an Intermodal Freight Locomotive Operating on a Scottish Highlands Based Test Route Using Inverse Simulation Techniques. Fifth International Conference on Railway Technology (Railways 2022), Montpelier, France, 22-25 Aug 2022.
Ferguson, K., Thomson, D. and Anderson, D. (2017) Investigation of a Compound Helicopter Flying the Depart and Abort Mission Task Element. AHS Rotorcraft Handling Qualities Conference, Huntsville, AL, USA, 22-23 Feb 2017.
Conference Proceedings
Ewers, J.-H. , Swinton, S. , Anderson, D. , McGookin, E. and Thomson, D. (2024) Enhancing Reinforcement Learning in Sensor Fusion: A Comparative Analysis of Cubature and Sampling-based Integration Methods for Rover Search Planning. In: IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems, Abu Dhabi, UAE, 14 - 18 October 2024, (Accepted for Publication)
Ewers, J.-H. , Anderson, D. and Thomson, D. (2023) GIS Data Driven Probability Map Generation for Search and Rescue Using Agents. In: IFAC World Congress, Yokohama, Japan, 9-14 Jul 2023, pp. 1466-1471. (doi: 10.1016/j.ifacol.2023.10.1834)
Shilliday, S. R.K. , McGookin, E. W. and Thomson, D. G. (2023) Rover Inverse Simulation Using a Segmented Model Approach. In: 22nd IFAC World Congress (IFAC 2023), Yokohama, Japan, 09-14 Jul 2023, pp. 6820-6825. (doi: 10.1016/j.ifacol.2023.10.395)
Shilliday, S. R.K. , Swinton, S. , Al Oufi, S., McGookin, E. W. , Thomson, D. G. and Worrall, K. J. (2023) Friction Modelling With Slip For Planetary Exploration Rovers. In: 9th Internation Conference on Control, Decision and Information Technologies (CoDIT) 2023, Rome, Italy, 3-6 July 2023, pp. 1409-1414. ISBN 9798350311402 (doi: 10.1109/CoDIT58514.2023.10284488)
Shilliday, S. R.K., McGookin, E. W. and Thomson, D. G. (2022) A Comparison of Forward and Inverse Simulation Methods for Fault Detection on a Rover. In: 2022 8th International Conference on Control, Decision and Information Technologies (CoDIT), Istanbul, Turkey, 17-20 May 2022, pp. 1432-1437. ISBN 9781665496070 (doi: 10.1109/CoDIT55151.2022.9804106)
Yuan, Y. , Thomson, D. and Anderson, D. (2021) Manoeuvrability Investigation for Tiltrotor Aircraft with an Integrated Simulation Engine. In: 47th European Rotorcraft Forum, 07-09 Sep 2021, p. 17.
Yuan, Y. , Thomson, D. and Anderson, D. (2021) Use of Uncertainty Quantification to Determine the Impact of Manufacturing Error on the Handling Qualities of Tiltrotor Aircraft. In: 77th Vertical Flight Society (VFS) Annual Forum, 10-14 May 2021, pp. 2007-2013. ISBN 9781713830016
Yuan, Y. , Thomson, D. and Anderson, D. (2019) Dynamic Performance Investigation for Tilt-Rotor Aircraft. In: Vertical Flight Society 76th Annual Forum & Technology Display, Virginia Beach, VA, USA, 06-08 Oct 2020,
Yuan, Y. , Thomson, D. and Chen, R. (2019) Longitudinal Control Strategy Investigation for Coaxial Compound Helicopters. In: Vertical Flight Society 75th Annual Forum & Technology Display, Philadelphia, PA, USA, 13-16 May 2019,
Worrall, K. , Houston, C., Cebecauer, M., Flessa, T., McGookin, E. , Thomson, D. and Harkness, P. (2019) Design and Implementation of a Control System for a Tunneling Robot. In: 2019 IEEE Smart World Congress, Leicester, UK, 19-23 Aug 2019, ISBN 9781728140346 (doi: 10.1109/SmartWorld-UIC-ATC-SCALCOM-IOP-SCI.2019.00084)
Firstbrook, D. , Flessa, T., Worrall, K. , McGookin, E. , Harkness, P. and Thomson, D. (2018) Ultrasonic Auger for Narrow-Gauge Borehole Drilling. In: IEEE International Ultrasonics Symposium (IUS 2018), Kobe, Japan, 22-25 Oct 2018, (doi: 10.1109/ULTSYM.2018.8579687)
Flessa, T., Worrall, K. J. , Firstbrook, D. , McGookin, E. , Thomson, D. and Harkness, P. (2018) FDIR for a Biologically Inspired Trenchless Drilling Device. In: Control 2018, Sheffield, UK, 05-07 Sep 2018, ISBN 9781538628645 (doi: 10.1109/CONTROL.2018.8516893)
Worrall, K. J. , Firstbrook, D. , Flessa, T., McGookin, E. , Thomson, D. and Harkness, P. (2018) Modelling and Control of a Biologically Inspired Trenchless Drilling Device. In: Control 2018, Sheffield, UK, 05-07 Sep 2018, ISBN 9781538628645 (doi: 10.1109/CONTROL.2018.8516859)
Ireland, M. L. , Mackenzie, R., Flessa, T., Worrall, K. J. , Thomson, D. G. and McGookin, E. W. (2017) Inverse Simulation as a Tool for Fault Detection and Isolation in Planetary Rovers. In: 10th International ESA Conference on Guidance, Navigation and Control Systems, Salzburg, Austria, 29 May - 02 Jun 2017,
Ireland, M. L. , Worrall, K. J. , Mackenzie, R., Flessa, T., McGookin, E. and Thomson, D. (2017) A Comparison of Inverse Simulation-Based Fault Detection in a Simple Robotic Rover with a Traditional Model-Based Method. In: 19th International Conference on Autonomous Robots and Agents (ICARA 2017), Madrid, Spain, 26-27 Mar 2017,
Shah, S.A. and Thomson, D.G. (2017) Development of an Autogyro Rotor Model with Rotorcraft's ‘Multiblade’ Simulation Approach. In: International Conference on Engineering, Technologies and Applied Science (ICETAS 2017), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 23-25 Jan 2017, (Unpublished)
Flessa, T., McGookin, E. , Thomson, D. and Worrall, K. (2016) Numerical Efficiency of Inverse Simulation Methods Applied to a Wheeled Rover. In: 9th EUROSIM Congress on Modelling and Simulation, Oulu, Finland, 12-16 Sep 2016, ISBN 9781509041190 (doi: 10.3384/ecp17142348)
Flessa, T., McGookin, E. and Thomson, D. (2016) Numerical Stability of Inverse Simulation Algorithms Applied to Planetary Rover Navigation. In: 24th Mediterranean Conference on Control and Automation (MED 2016), Athens, Greece, 21-24 June 2016, pp. 901-906. ISBN 9781467383455 (doi: 10.1109/MED.2016.7535960)
Worrall, K. , Thomson, D. , McGookin, E. and Flessa, T. (2015) Autonomous Planetary Rover Control Using Inverse Simulation. In: 13th Symposium on Advanced Space Technologies in Robotics and Automation (ASTRA 2015), ESA/ESTEC, Noordwijk, 11-13 May 2015,
Ireland, M. , Anderson, D. , Thomson, D. , Ferguson, K., Chandran, A. and Ibal, G. (2015) CHOPPA-M: Development, Capabilities & Applications to Helicopter Operations Research. In: American Helicopter Society 71st Annual Forum, Virginia Beach, VA, USA, 5-7 May 2015,
Worrall, K. , Thomson, D. and McGookin, E. (2015) Application of Inverse Simulation to a Wheeled Mobile Robot. In: 6th International Conference on Automation, Robotics and Applications (ICARA 2015), Queenstown, New Zealand, 17-19 Feb 2015,
Ferguson, K., Thomson, D. , Anderson, D. , Ireland, M. , Tu, Z., Manso, S., Chandran, A. and Ibal, G. (2015) Comparing the Flight Dynamics Characteristics of Tandem and Conventional Helicopters for the Purposes of Automatic Control. In: 41st European Rotorcraft Forum, Munich, Germany, 01-04 Sep 2015,
Ferguson, K. and Thomson, D. (2014) Manoeuvrability assessment of a hybrid compound helicopter configuration. In: 40th European Rotorcraft Forum, Southampton, UK, 2-5 Sep 2014,
Ferguson, K. and Thomson, D. (2014) A performance analysis of compound helicopter configurations. In: AHS 70th Annual Forum, Montreal, Canada, 20-22 May 2014,
Flessa, T., McGookin, E. W. and Thomson, D. G. (2014) Taxonomy, Systems Review and Performance Metrics of Planetary Exploration Rovers. In: 13th International Conference on Control, Automation, Robotics and Vision (ICARCV'14), Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, 10-12 Dec 2014, pp. 1554-1559. (doi: 10.1109/ICARCV.2014.7064547)
Ferguson, K. and Thomson, D. (2013) A flight dynamics investigation of compound helicopter configurations. In: AHS 69th Annual Forum and Technology Display, Phoenix, AZ, USA, 21-23 May 2013, pp. 1-15.
Anderson, D. and Thomson, D. (2010) Simulating effectiveness of helicopter evasive manoeuvres to RPG attack. In: SPIE Defence, Security & Sensing Conference Paper Number 77050N, Orlando, USA, 5-9 April 2010, (doi: 10.1117/12.849520)
Thomson, D. and Houston, S. (2008) Advances in the Understanding of Autogyro Flight Dynamics. In: AHS 64th Annual Forum, Montreal, Canada, April 29th - May 1st, 2008,
Cameron, D. and Thomson, D.G. (2008) Scottish contributions to rotary wing flight. In: AHS 64th Annual Forum, Montreal, Canada, April 29th - May 1st, 2008,
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, San Francisco, USA, 23-25 January 2008,
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, Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA, 1-3 May 2007,
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, Toulouse, France, June 2007,
Trchalik, J., Gillies, E. and Thomson, D. (2006) Aeroelastic modelling of a rotor in autorotative, axial flight. In: 32nd European Rotorcraft Forum, Maastricht, The Netherlands, 12-14 Sep 2006,
Bradley, R. and Thomson, D.G. (2005) Helicopter and tilt-rotor inverse simulation: methods, features, problems and cures. In: European Rotorcraft Forum, Florence, Italy, 090-090.
Bagiev, M., Thomson, D.G. and Houston, S.S. (2004) Autogiro Handing Qualities Assessment. In: American Helicopter Society 60th Annual Forum, Baltimore, USA, pp. 1-13.
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, pp. 1-10.
Bagiev, M., Thomson, D.G. and Houston, S.S. (2003) Autogyro Inverse Simulation for Handling Qualities Assessment. In: 29th European Rotorcraft Forum, Friedrichshafen, Germany, 16-18 Sep 2003, pp. 70-1.
Cameron, N., Thomson, D. and Murray-Smith, D. (2002) Pilot modelling and inverse simulation for initial handling qualities assessment. In: 28th European Rotorcraft Forum, Bristol, UK, 17-21 Sep 2002,
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, Marseilles, France, 15-17 Sep 1998,
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, Madrid, Spain, May 1998,
Leacock, G. and Thomson, D. (1998) Helicopter Handling Qualities Studies Using Pilot Modelling and Inverse Simulation. In: 54th American Helicopter Society Annual Forum, Washington, DC, USA, 20-22 May 1998, pp. 740-752. ISBN 9781617829390
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, Washington, USA, 20-22 May 1998,
Thomson, D. and Houston, S. (1997) Flight Investigation of Gyroplane Longitudinal Flight Dynamics. In: 23rd European Rotorcraft Forum, Dresden, Germany, Sep 1997,
Rutherford, S. and Thomson, D. G. (1996) Helicopter Inverse Simulation Incorporating an Individual Blade Rotor Model. In: 20th ICAS Conference, Sorrento, Italy, 8-13 Sept 1996, ISBN 9781563472190
Thomson, D. and Houston, S. (1995) A Study of Gyroplane Flight Dynamics. In: European Rotorcraft Forum, St Petersburg, Russia, Sep 1995,
Thomson, D. (1994) The Contribution of Inverse Simulation to the Assessment of Helicopter Handling Qualities. In: 19th ICAS Conference, Anahiem, CA, USA, 18-23 Sep 1994, ISBN 9781563470844
Thomson, D.G. , Talbot, N., Taylor, C., Bradley, R. and Ablett, R. (1993) An Investigation of Piloting Strategies for Engine Failures During Take-off from Offshore Platforms. In: 19th European Rotorcraft Forum, Cernobbio, Italy, September 1993,
Bradley, R. and Thomson, D. (1993) The Development and Potential of Inverse Simulation for the Quantitative Assessment of Helicopter Handling Qualities. In: AHS/NASA Conference 'Piloting Vertical Flight Aircraft: Flying Qualities & Human Factors', San Francisco, CA, USA, Jan 1993,
Bradley, R. and Thomson, D. G. (1992) Handling Qualities and Performance Aspects of the Simulation of Helicopters Flight Mission Task Elements. In: 18th European Rotorcraft Forum, Avignon, France, Sept 1992,
Thomson, D.G. and Bradley, R. (1990) Modelling and Classification of Helicopter Combat Manoeuvres. In: 17th ICAS Congress, Stockholm, Sweden, 9-14 Sept 1990, ISBN 9780930403782
Thomson, D.G. and Bradley, R. (1990) The Use of Inverse Simulation for Conceptual Design. In: 16th European Rotorcraft Forum, Glasgow, Scotland, 18-20 Sep 1990,
Thomson, D.G. , Bradley, R. and Murray-Smith, D.J. (1989) Verification and validation of helicopter flight mechanics models. In: 3rd European Simulation Congress, Edinburgh, 5th-8th September 1989, pp. 80-86.
Thomson, D.G. and Bradley, R. (1988) Validation of Helicopter Mathematical Models by Comparison of Data from Nap-of-the-Earth Flight Tests and Inverse Simulation. In: Fourteenth European Rotorcraft Forum, Milan, Italy, 20-23 Sep 1988,
Thomson, D.G. and Bradley, R. (1987) Recent Developments in the Calculation of Inverse Solutions of the Helicopter Equations of Motion. In: U.K. Simulation Council Conference, Bangor, Wales, 09-11 Sep 1987,
Thomson, D.G. and Bradley, R. (1987) An Investigation of the Stability of Flight Path Constrained Helicopter Manoeuvres by Inverse Simulation. In: Thirteenth European Rotorcraft Forum, Arles, France, 08-11 Sep 1987,
Thomson, D.G. (1986) An Analytical Method of Quantifying Helicopter Agility. In: Twelfth European Rotorcraft Forum, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, 22-25 Sep 1986,
Caldwell, A.E., Houston, S.S. and Thomson, D.G. (1985) A Review of the Applications of a Horizontal Tail in the Single Main and Tailrotor Helicopter. In: Eleventh European Rotorcraft Forum, London, UK, 10-13 Sep 1985,
Grants
- Development of a Research Flight Simulator, 2007-2012, £200,000
- Risk Assessment of Helicopter Platform Threats in Current Operational Scenarios, 2011, £31000 (co-holder) D. Anderson
- Autogyro Investigation into Limits of Scale & Applicability, 2011, £40000, (co-holders) S.Houston, E.Gillies
- Helmet Wind Tunnel Testing, 2011, £10000, (co-holder) R.Green
Supervision
- C. Taylor “The Development of a Simulation Technique for the Analysis of Helicopter Offshore Operations”, Ph.D., 1995
- S. Rutherford “Simulation Techniques for the Study of the Manoeuvring of Advanced Rotorcraft Configurations”, Ph.D., 1997
- G. Leacock “Helicopter Inverse Simulation for Workload and Handling Qualities Estimation”, Ph.D., 2000
- V. Spathopolous “The Assessment of a Rotorcraft Simulation Model in Autorotation by Means of Flight Testing a Light Gyroplane”, PhD, 2001. http://theses.gla.ac.uk/797/
- N. Cameron “Identifying Pilot Model Parameters for an Initial Handling Qualities Assessment”, Ph.D., 2002
- M. Bagiev “Autogyro Handling Qualities Assessment Using Flight Testing and Simulation Techniques”, Ph.D., 2006
- J. Trchalik “Aeroelastic Modelling of Gyroplane Rotors”, Ph.D., 2009, http://theses.gla.ac.uk/1232/
Current students:
- K. Ferguson “Validation of Pilot Models through the Prediction of Rotorcraft-Pilot Coupling” Ph.D
- N. Nunes “Assessing Helicopter Survivability to Ground Launched Projectiles Using Multi-Fidelity Simulation”, M.Sc.
- S. Shahrul “Improved Autogyro Flying Qualities Using Automatic Control Methods”
- Ewers, Jan-Hendrik
Machine Learning Driven Search and Rescue. - Swinton, Sarah
Fault-Tolerant Coordination of Multiple Planetary Rovers
Teaching
- Flight Dynamics 4
- Dynamics & Control 3
- Aircraft Handling Qualities & Control 5
- Aircraft Flight Dynamics
- Aircraft Handling Qualities & Control
- Control EE3
Additional information
University Service:
- Member of Senate
- Member of Staff Grievance Panel
- Member of Senate Student Conduct Committee
- Member of Employability Working Group
External Examiner Appointments
- City University, London, 2007-2010
- University of Liverpool, 2008-2011
- University of Manchester, 2010-2013