Analysis of the MISTIC System Autopilots,
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to determine by analytical means the gains and compensation networks required for three types of autopilots for the Missile System Target Illuminator Controlled (MISTIC) studies. These autopilots consist of a pitch attitude, a pitch rate, and a roll attitude. The pitch attitude autopilot is used in the indirect fire mode to pitch the missile over to a required attitude during the boost control phase. The pitch attitude autopilot is deactivated when the required attitude is obtained. The missile will then free fall to the target area. In the terminal portion of flight, the pitch rate autopilot is activated so that the missile can be guided by means of proportional navigation to the target. The roll attitude autopilot is used to roll stabilize the missile throughout its complete flight for indirect and direct fire missions. The pitch attitude or the pitch rate autopilot (not both) and proportional navigation will be used from lift off to target impact in the direct fire case. The gains and compensation networks obtained from this analytical analysis must be optimized on an analog computer to obtain the final design values. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 06, 1970
- Accession Number
- AD0875855
Entities
People
- Matthew D. Rezmer
- Robert E. Alongi