Control Dynamics of Human Tracking with a Viscously Damped Tracking Aid

Abstract

This report presents an analysis of viscously damped tracking aids. It applies classical control theory to the problem. It supports the argument with a series of simulations with a human in the loop. It gives some preliminary design guidance for stiffness and damping. Finally, it discusses some general applications and requirements for future research.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA035455

Entities

People

  • Robert T. Gschwind

Organizations

  • Ballistic Research Laboratory

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Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Analog Computers
  • Anti-Tank Missiles
  • Closed Loop Systems
  • Control Systems
  • Control Systems Engineering
  • Control Theory
  • Engineering
  • Frequency
  • Frequency Bands
  • Friction
  • Guidance
  • Guided Missiles
  • Integrals
  • Simulations
  • Systems Engineering
  • Transfer Functions

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