Flight-testing of the self-repairing flight control system using the F-15 highly integrated digital electronic control flight research facilityFlight tests conducted with the self-repairing flight control system (SRFCS) installed on the NASA F-15 highly integrated digital electronic control aircraft are described. The development leading to the current SRFCS configuration is highlighted. Key objectives of the program are outlined: (1) to flight-evaluate a control reconfiguration strategy with three types of control surface failure; (2) to evaluate a cockpit display that will inform the pilot of the maneuvering capacity of the damaged aircraft; and (3) to flight-evaluate the onboard expert system maintenance diagnostics process using representative faults set to occur only under maneuvering conditions. Preliminary flight results addressing the operation of the overall system, as well as the individual technologies, are included.
Document ID
19900047094
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Stewart, James F. (NASA Hugh L. Dryden Flight Research Facility Edwards, CA, United States)
Shuck, Thomas L. (NASA Flight Research Center Edwards, CA, United States)