Automated Design of Space Booster Control Systems,
Abstract
The paper describes a new algorithm for the automated design of compensators for space booster control systems. Use of this algorithm results in the selection of a forward-loop compensation filter (or filters, if filter switching is used), and a compatible time-dependent gain schedule which will stabilize the booster for a complete ascent stage by producing a loop gain and phase vs frequency response which will satisfy a set of specified stability margins at critical flight times. The algorithm is based on minimizing a nonlinear penalty function which is a function of the violations of the specified stability margins. Gradient search techniques are used in the algorithm to carry out the minimization of the penalty function. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1972
- Accession Number
- AD0737132
Entities
People
- Charles P. Lefkowitz
- Edwin B. Stear
Organizations
- University of California, Santa Barbara