On the design of decoupling controllers for advanced rotorcraft in the hover caseA methodology for design of helicopter control systems is proposed that can account for various types of concurrent specifications: stability, decoupling between longitudinal and lateral motions, handling qualities, and physical limitations of the swashplate motions. This is achieved by synergistic use of analytical techniques (Q-parameterization of all stabilizing controllers, transfer function interpolation) and advanced numerical optimization techniques. The methodology is used to design a controller for the UH-60 helicopter in hover. Good results are achieved for decoupling and handling quality specifications.
Document ID
19910034670
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Fan, M. K. H. (Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta, United States)
Tits, A. (Georgia Inst. of Tech. Atlanta, GA, United States)
Barlow, J. (Georgia Inst. of Tech. Atlanta, GA, United States)
Tsing, N. K. (Maryland, University College Park, United States)
Tischler, M. (Georgia Inst. of Tech. Atlanta, GA, United States)
Takahashi, M. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)