Simulation evaluation of the control system command monitoring concept for the NASA V/STOL research aircraft (VSRA)A control-system monitoring concept is described that has the potential of rapidly detecting computer command failures (hardware or software) in fly-by-wire control systems. The concept has been successfully tested on the NASA Vertical/Short Takeoff and Landing Research Aircraft (VSRA) in the Ames Research Center's Vertical Motion Simulator. The test was particularly stringent, since the VSRA is required to operate in a hazardous environment. The fidelity of the aircraft model used in the simulation was verified by flying both the simulated and actual aircraft in a precision hover task using specially designed targets.
Document ID
19870063144
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Schroeder, J. A. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA; U.S. Army, Aviation Research and Technology Activity, United States)
Moralez, E. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Merrick, V. K. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)