Motion-base simulator results of advanced supersonic transport handling qualities with active controlsHandling qualities of the unaugmented advanced supersonic transport (AST) are deficient in the low-speed, landing approach regime. Consequently, improvement in handling with active control augmentation systems has been achieved using implicit model-following techniques. Extensive fixed-based simulator evaluations were used to validate these systems prior to tests with full motion and visual capabilities on a six-axis motion-base simulator (MBS). These tests compared the handling qualities of the unaugmented AST with several augmented configurations to ascertain the effectiveness of these systems. Cooper-Harper ratings, tracking errors, and control activity data from the MBS tests have been analyzed statistically. The results show the fully augmented AST handling qualities have been improved to an acceptable level.
Document ID
19810059705
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Feather, J. B. (Douglas Aircraft Co., Inc. Long Beach, CA, United States)
Joshi, D. S. (Douglas Aircraft Co. Long Beach, CA, United States)