APPLICATION OF THE LIMIT-CYCLE SELFADAPTIVE CONCEPT TO THE B-58 LATERAL DIRECTIONAL STABILITY AUGMENTATION SYSTEM.
Abstract
The limit-cycle concept is used to sesign a lateraldirectional control system for the B-58. Existing servos and sensors are used, and the mechanical aileron-torudder interconnect is maintained. An analog simulation is used to evaluate the feasibility of the concept as applied to the B-58. The design is evaluated for rolldamper failure, coordination, wing heaviness, and engine failure. The evaluation shows that the concept will usually result in a system with good lateral stability but low Dutch roll damping. The low damping can cause serious pilot coupling. Some possible corrective measures are indicated. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1964
- Accession Number
- AD0604253
Entities
People
- Boris E. Bright
- John D. Ellington
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology