Real-time piloted simulation of fully automatic guidance and control for rotorcraft nap-of-the-earth (NOE) flight following planned profilesDeveloping a single-pilot all-weather NOE capability requires fully automatic NOE navigation and flight control. Innovative guidance and control concepts are being investigated to (1) organize the onboard computer-based storage and real-time updating of NOE terrain profiles and obstacles; (2) define a class of automatic anticipative pursuit guidance algorithms to follow the vertical, lateral, and longitudinal guidance commands; (3) automate a decision-making process for unexpected obstacle avoidance; and (4) provide several rapid response maneuvers. Acquired knowledge from the sensed environment is correlated with the recorded environment which is then used to determine an appropriate evasive maneuver if a nonconformity is observed. This research effort has been evaluated in both fixed-base and moving-base real-time piloted simulations thereby evaluating pilot acceptance of the automated concepts, supervisory override, manual operation, and reengagement of the automatic system.
Document ID
19900060575
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Clement, Warren F. (Systems Technology, Inc. Mountain View, CA, United States)
Gorder, Pater J. (Systems Technology, Inc. Mountain View, CA, United States)
Jewell, Wayne F. (Systems Technology, Inc. Mountain View, CA, United States)
Coppenbarger, Richard (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1990
Subject Category
Aircraft Stability And Control
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 90-3372
Meeting Information
Meeting: AIAA Guidance, Navigation and Control Conference