Application of modern synthesis to aircraft control: three case studies

The application of computer-aided synthesis techniques to the design of aircraft control laws is reviewed and illustrated with graphs, tables, and block diagrams. The case studies presented are an improved lateral autopilot for the B-767, a longitudinal control law for an advanced fuel-efficient tra...

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Published in:IEEE transactions on automatic control 1986, Vol.31 (11), p.995-1014
Main Authors: DAGFINN GANGSAAS, BRUCE, K. R, BLIGHT, J. D, UY-LOI LY
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
aircraft
Applied sciences
Computer science
control theory
systems
Control system synthesis
control systems
Control theory. Systems
Exact sciences and technology
feedback
safety
stability
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Summary:The application of computer-aided synthesis techniques to the design of aircraft control laws is reviewed and illustrated with graphs, tables, and block diagrams. The case studies presented are an improved lateral autopilot for the B-767, a longitudinal control law for an advanced fuel-efficient transport aircraft, and a highly reliable backup system for the latter. The computer technique is shown to produce generally better control laws than classical methods, and at significantly reduced cost. (T.K.)
ISSN:0018-9286
1558-2523
DOI:10.1109/TAC.1986.1104161