A Theoretical Method of Analyzing the Effects of Yaw-Damper Dynamics on the Stability of an Aircraft Equipped With A Second-Order Yaw Damper

Abstract

A method is described for investigating the effects of the dynamic response of an autopilot on the stability of an aircraft-autopilot combination. The method is based on a study of the constant-damping curves obtained in a plane defined by varying two of the autopilot parameters. The dynamics of the autopilot are assumed to be describable by a second-order differential equation.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1952
Accession Number
ADA377084

Entities

People

  • Albert A. Schy
  • Ordway B. Gates Jr.

Organizations

  • National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aeronautical Laboratories
  • Aircrafts
  • Airplanes
  • Control Surfaces
  • Differential Equations
  • Dynamic Response
  • Equations
  • Equations Of Motion
  • Flight
  • Frequency
  • Frequency Response
  • Oscillation
  • Oscillators
  • Quadratic Equations
  • Resonant Frequency
  • Stabilization Systems
  • Transfer Functions

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