Multivariable Control Laws for the AFTI/F-16

Abstract

Recently evolved multivariable design techniques are used to develop control laws for the AFTI/F-16. The techniques were developed by Professor Brian Porter of the University of Salford, England. In the study, designs are investigated to provide pilot control of vehicle rotational rates and accelerations. This line of inquiry is in contrast to the angle control concepts required in previous applications of these new techniques. A computer-aided design package called MULTI is used in refining the control laws to the preliminary design stage. It proves to be invaluable. An aircraft model is developed in state space form for the AFTI vehicle from linearized aerodynamic data. AFTI is equipped with additional control surfaces to provide Direct Force (CCV) control. Major emphasis is placed on the ability to properly blend CCV and conventional control capabilities for combat maneuvering.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1983
Accession Number
ADA135870

Entities

People

  • A. F. Barfield

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Closed Loop Systems
  • Computer Programming
  • Computers
  • Control Surfaces
  • Control Systems
  • Control Systems Engineering
  • Differential Equations
  • Dynamic Pressure
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Flight Control Systems
  • Laser Peening
  • Magnetic Anomaly Detectors
  • Measurement

Readers

  • Robotics and Automation.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Spacecraft Maneuvers