Multivariable control of helicopter systems using an interactive modeling, simulation, and visualization tool

Describes a software environment for simulating and visualizing high-performance helicopter systems. Different simulation and animation models may be selected by the user. Users are also able to alter model and controller parameters on the "fly"-thus allowing them to quickly examine differ...

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Main Authors: Rodriguez, A.A., Lim, C.-I., Ricks, K.L., Metzger, R.P.
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Aerospace control
Animation
Control system synthesis
Control systems
Educational programs
Helicopters
Mathematical model
MATLAB
Real time systems
Visualization
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Summary:Describes a software environment for simulating and visualizing high-performance helicopter systems. Different simulation and animation models may be selected by the user. Users are also able to alter model and controller parameters on the "fly"-thus allowing them to quickly examine different scenarios. Both two dimensional bitmaps and three-dimensional polygon representations are used for animation. Real-time plotting and graphical indicators are also employed to help users abstract-out key phenomena. The environment also accommodates data exchange with MATLAB. The interactive MoSART helicopter environment is shown to be a valuable tool for research and education. A variety of examples are presented to illustrate its utility.
ISSN:0191-2216
DOI:10.1109/CDC.1999.830926