Development of control laws for a flight test maneuver autopilot for an F-15 aircraftAn autopilot can be used to provide precise control to meet the demanding requirements of flight research maneuvers with high-performance aircraft. This paper presents the development of control laws within the context of flight test maneuver requirements. The control laws are developed using eigensystem assignment and command generator tracking. The eigenvalues and eigenvectors are chosen to provide the necessary handling qualities, while the command generator tracking enables the tracking of a specified state during the maneuver. The effectiveness of the control laws is illustrated by their application to an F-15 aircraft to ensure acceptable aircraft performance during a maneuver.
Document ID
19850063737
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Alag, G. S. (NASA Flight Research Center Edwards, CA, United States)
Duke, E. L. (NASA Flight Research Center Edwards, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1985
Subject Category
Aircraft Stability And Control
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 85-1859
Meeting Information
Meeting: Guidance, Navigation and Control Conference