Nonlinear Stabilizing Control of High Angle of Attack Flight Dynamics

Abstract

This paper discusses a new approach to the feedback control of aircraft at high angles of attack. This approach is based on recent results on control of nonlinear systems at bifurcation points [3,4,5]. The lateral dynamics of a slender aircraft studied by Ross [6] provides a convenient model for illustrating this application. It is shown how local bifurcation control can be used in the stabilization of the so-called "wing rock" phenomenon.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1988
Accession Number
AD1005564

Entities

People

  • Eyad H. Abed

Organizations

  • University of Maryland

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Dynamics
  • Feedback
  • High Angles
  • Nonlinear Systems

Fields of Study

  • Mathematics

Readers

  • Aerodynamics/Aeronautics.
  • Calculus or Mathematical Analysis