Helicopter Controllability

Abstract

The concept of helicopter controllability is explained. A background study reviews helicopter development in the U.S. General helicopter configurations, linearized equations of motion, stability, and piloting requirements are discussed. Helicopter flight controls, handling qualities and associated specifications are reviewed. Analytical, simulation, and flight test methods for evaluating helicopter automatic flight control systems are discussed. A generic simulation is also conducted. This thesis is intended to be used as a resource document for a helicopter stability and control course at the Naval Postgraduate School. Helicopter controllability, Helicopter automatic flight control systems, Helicopter flying qualities, Flying qualities specifications.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA220078

Entities

People

  • Dean G. Carico

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircraft Industry
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Control Systems
  • Control Systems Engineering
  • Fixed Wing Aircraft
  • Flight Control Systems
  • Helicopters
  • Resonant Frequency
  • Rotary Wing Aircraft
  • Stabilization Systems
  • Tilt Rotor Aircraft

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Robotics and Automation.
  • Systems Analysis and Design