A Parameter Optimization Approach to Aircraft Gust Alleviation.
Abstract
The report indicates that a knowledge of angle of attack (alpha) and/or gust perturbation angle of attack (alpha sub g) is of prime importance for a longitudinal autopilot designed to alleviate the effect of vertical gusts. However, accurate measurement of alpha and alpha sub g is extremely difficult. This research indicates that the readily measurable normal acceleration factor (n) and pitch rate (q) can be used to provide alpha and alpha sub g information indirectly. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1972
- Accession Number
- AD0743722
Entities
People
- Russell Lee Clement
Organizations
- Naval Postgraduate School