Time Domain Identification of Pilot Dynamics and Control Strategy,

Abstract

A method is proposed for the identification of the pilot's control compensation using time domain techniques. From this information we hope to infer a quadratic cost function, supported by the data, that represents a reasonable expression for the pilot's control objective in the task being performed, or an inferred piloting strategy. (Note: here we are using the term 'strategy' as synonomous with control objective, and not with control law.) The ultimate goals of this research topic include a better understanding of the fundamental piloting techniques in complex tasks, such as landing approach; the development of a metric measurable in simulations and flight test that correlate with subjective pilot opinion; and further validation of pilot models and pilot-vehicle analysis methods. Some preliminary numerical results are presented along with the methodology.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1983
Accession Number
ADP001616

Entities

People

  • David K. Schmidt

Organizations

  • Purdue University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Compensation
  • Dynamics
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Identification
  • Simulations
  • Time Domain
  • Validation

Readers

  • Adaptive Control and Estimation with Uncertainty in Dynamic Systems.
  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Team-Based Human-Centered Cognitive Task Decision Making and Information Performance.

Technology Areas

  • AI & ML
  • AI & ML - Autonomous Systems
  • AI & ML - Bayesian Inference