Design of a Lateral Stability Augmentation System for the F-106 to Improve Lateral Handling Qualities During Tracking

Abstract

An improved lateral stability augmentation system has been developed to improve the handling qualities of the F-106 in the air-to-air tracking task. The existing yaw rate and roll rate feedbacks, as well as the aileron to rudder interconnect, were removed and replaced with calculated sideslip rate and measured sideslip feedbacks. An advanced root locus technique, the root map was used to set the gains on sideslip and sideslip rate. The resulting system was evaluated using a nonpiloted hybrid simulation as well as a digital frequency domain analysis program. The system was then evaluated by operational F-106 pilots using the Flight Dynamics Laboratory's LAMARS motion based simulator. Based on simulator results, the system was installed on an F-106 and flight tested at Tyndall AFB, Florida. The results of basic analyses, nonpiloted simulations, piloted simulations, and flight test are presented.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1980
Accession Number
ADA091014

Entities

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  • Richard D. Holdridge

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  • Wright Laboratory

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  • Air Platforms
  • C4I
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Analysis Of Variance
  • Computer Programs
  • Control Systems
  • Data Analysis
  • Dynamic Pressure
  • Dynamic Response
  • Flight Control Systems
  • Frequency
  • Frequency Domain
  • Frequency Response
  • Measurement
  • Molecular Orbital Theory
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Simulations
  • Simulators

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  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.