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Experience with synchronous and asynchronous digital control systemsFlight control systems have undergone a revolution since the days of simple mechanical linkages; presently the most advanced systems are full-authority, full-time digital systems controlling unstable aircraft. With the use of advanced control systems, the aerodynamic design can incorporate features that allow greater performance and fuel savings, as can be seen on the new Airbus design and advanced tactical fighter concepts. These advanced aircraft will be and are relying on the flight control system to provide the stability and handling qualities required for safe flight and to allow the pilot to control the aircraft. Various design philosophies have been proposed and followed to investigate system architectures for these advanced flight control systems. One major area of discussion is whether a multichannel digital control system should be synchronous or asynchronous. This paper addressed the flight experience at the Dryden Flight Research Facility of NASA's Ames Research Center with both synchronous and asynchronous digital flight control systems. Four different flight control systems are evaluated against criteria such as software reliability, cost increases, and schedule delays.
Document ID
19870053000
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Regenie, Victoria A.
(NASA Flight Research Center Edwards, CA, United States)
Chacon, Claude V.
(NASA Flight Research Center Edwards, CA, United States)
Lock, Wilton P.
(NASA Flight Research Center Edwards, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 13, 2013
Publication Date
June 1, 1986
Subject Category
Aircraft Stability And Control
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 86-2239
Accession Number
87A40274
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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