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The development and potential of inverse simulation for the quantitative assessment of helicopter handling qualitiesIn this paper it is proposed that inverse simulation can make a positive contribution to the study of handling qualities. It is shown that mathematical descriptions of the MTEs (Mission Task Elements) defined in ADS-33C may be used to drive an inverse simulation thereby generating, from an appropriate mathematical model, the controls and states of a subject helicopter flying it. By presenting the results of such simulations it is shown that, in the context of inverse simulation, the attitude quickness parameters given in ADS-33C are independent of vehicle configuration. An alternative quickness parameter, associated with the control displacements required to fly the MTE is proposed, and some preliminary results are presented.
Document ID
19940008838
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Bradley, Roy
(Glasgow Univ.)
Thomson, Douglas G.
(Glasgow Univ.)
Date Acquired
September 6, 2013
Publication Date
July 1, 1993
Publication Information
Publication: NASA. Ames Research Center, Piloting Vertical Flight Aircraft: A Conference on Flying Qualities and Human Factors
Subject Category
Aircraft Stability And Control
Accession Number
94N13311
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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