Artificial Intelligence Flight Tests Using the Learjet Variable Stability System

Abstract

This presentation covers the ongoing artificial intelligence flight test efforts at the United States Air Force Test Pilot School. Specifically, it focuses on the use of the Learjet Variable Stability system as a sandbox for experimentation and innovation. The system of automated safety trips and safety pilot oversight which were originally created as a tool for testing flight control systems have been adapted for use in artificial intelligence flight test. Several student Test Management Projects are introduced with a case study on the Have Cylon and Have Dude projects from USAF TPS Class 20B and 21A respectively.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 10, 2022
Accession Number
AD1168663

Entities

People

  • Andrew Edgell
  • Chiawei Lee

Organizations

  • U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Case Studies
  • Classification
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Control Surfaces
  • Control Systems
  • Flight Control Systems
  • Guidance
  • Lessons Learned
  • Risk
  • Students
  • Test Management
  • United States
  • Unmanned Systems

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • STEM Education
  • Team-Based Human-Centered Cognitive Task Decision Making and Information Performance.

Technology Areas

  • AI & ML
  • AI & ML - DoD AI Strategy