A Study of State Feedback Implicit Model Following Control for VSTOL Aircraft.

Abstract

The State Rate Feedback Implicit Model Follower control concept is examined in detail from a classical and modern control theory viewpoint. State Rate Feedback Implicit Model Following (SRFIMF) is a concept whereby control of the dynamic response of a system is achieved by the measurement and feedback of a state rate, normally acceleration. In addition to a basic description of the concept, emphasis is placed on the effect of noise in the measurement of the required feedback quantities. Control of the pitch attitude of the AV-8A Harrier VTOL aircraft is used as an example of the application of the control concept. The model of the Harrier used in this study includes the effect of both sensor measurement errors and gust load inputs.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1980
Accession Number
ADA093253

Entities

People

  • Lawrence Ernest Epley

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Angular Acceleration
  • Closed Loop Systems
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Control Systems
  • Control Systems Engineering
  • Differential Equations
  • Dynamic Response
  • Filters
  • Frequency Response
  • Inertial Navigation
  • Modal Analysis
  • Navigation
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Resonant Frequency
  • Short Takeoff Aircraft

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Control Systems Engineering.