Flight-determined benefits of integrated flight-propulsion control systemsThe fundamentals of control integration for propulsion are reviewed giving practical illustrations of its use to demonstrate the advantages of integration. Attention is given to the first integration propulsion-control systems (IPCSs) which was developed for the F-111E, and the integrated controller design is described that NASA developed for the YF-12C aircraft. The integrated control systems incorporate a range of aircraft components including the engine, inlet controls, autopilot, autothrottle, airdata, navigation, and/or stability-augmentation systems. Also described are emergency-control systems, onboard engine optimization, and thrust-vectoring control technologies developed for the F-18A and the F-15. Integrated flight-propulsion control systems are shown to enhance the thrust, range, and survivability of the aircraft while reducing fuel consumption and maintenance.
Document ID
19930030373
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Stewart, James F. (NASA Hugh L. Dryden Flight Research Facility Edwards, CA, United States)
Burcham, Frank W., Jr. (NASA Hugh L. Dryden Flight Research Facility Edwards, CA, United States)
Gatlin, Donald H. (NASA Flight Research Center Edwards, CA, United States)