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A preliminary look at an optimal multivariable design for propulsion-only flight control of jet-transport aircraft

Author
Azzano, Christopher P.
Published
Apr 1, 1992.
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Summary
Control of a large jet transport aircraft without the use of conventional control surfaces was studied. Engine commands were used to attempt to recreate the forces and moments typically provided by the elevator, ailerons, and rudder. Necessary conditions for aircraft controllability were developed pertaining to aircraft configuration such as the number of engines and engine placement. An optimal linear quadratic regulator controller was developed for the Boeing 707-720, in particular, for regulation of its natural dynamic modes. The design used a method of assigning relative weights to the natural modes, i.e., phugoid and dutch roll, for a more intuitive selection of the cost function. A prototype pilot command interface was then integrated into the loop based on pseudorate command of both pitch and roll. Closed loop dynamics were evaluated first with a batch linear simulation and then with a real time high fidelity piloted simulation. The NASA research pilots assisted in evaluation of closed loop handling qualities for typical cruise and landing tasks. Recommendations for improvement on this preliminary study of optimal propulsion only flight control are provided.
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NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS) Collection.
Note
Document ID: 19920016491.
Accession ID: 92N25734.
NAS 1.26:186014.
NASA-CR-186014.
H-1729.
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