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Flight control systems development of highly maneuverable aircraft technology /HiMAT/ vehicleThe highly maneuverable aircraft technology (HiMAT) program was conceived to demonstrate advanced technology concepts through scaled-aircraft flight tests using a remotely piloted technique. Closed-loop primary flight control is performed from a ground-based cockpit, utilizing a digital computer and up/down telemetry links. A backup flight control system for emergency operation resides in an onboard computer. The onboard systems are designed to provide fail-operational capabilities and utilize two microcomputers, dual uplink receiver/decoders, and redundant hydraulic actuation and power systems. This paper discusses the design and validation of the primary and backup digital flight control systems as well as the unique pilot and specialized systems interfaces.
Document ID
19790063865
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Petersen, K. L.
(NASA Flight Research Center Edwards, Calif., United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
August 1, 1979
Subject Category
Aircraft Stability And Control
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 79-1789
Meeting Information
Meeting: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Aircraft Systems and Technology Meeting
Location: New York, NY
Start Date: August 20, 1979
End Date: August 22, 1979
Sponsors: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Accession Number
79A47878
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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