A Fiber Optic Collective Flight Control System for Helicopters.

Abstract

The objective of this thesis is to design a fiber optic transmission system to replace the present collective flight control system for helicopters. A discussion of the present collective control system is presented as well as fiber optic system components necessary to provide positive collective control of the aircraft. Computer simulation has been utilized where possible to verify modulation and receiver circuitry. The fiber optic system provides advantages in weight, survivability, and cockpit organization.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA195406

Entities

People

  • Ellis W. Golson

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter WMD
  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Avalanche Photodiodes
  • Control Systems
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Flight Control Systems
  • Glass Fibers
  • Hydraulic Cylinders
  • Laser Diodes
  • Lasers
  • Light Sources
  • Materials
  • Modulation
  • Numerical Aperture
  • Optical Fibers
  • Photodetectors
  • Refractive Index
  • Transmission Lines
  • United States Military Academy

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Data Science/Digital Signal Processing.
  • Image Processing and Computer Vision.
  • Reinforced Composite Materials