Automatic Flight Control Systems

Author : Mohammad Sadraey
Publisher : Morgan & Claypool Publishers
Page : 175 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2020-02-14
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781681737294

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This book provides readers with a design approach to the automatic flight control systems (AFCS). The AFCS is the primary on-board tool for long flight operations, and is the foundation for the airspace modernization initiatives. In this text, AFCS and autopilot are employed interchangeably. It presents fundamentals of AFCS/autopilot, including primary subsystems, dynamic modeling, AFCS categories/functions/modes, servos/actuators, measurement devices, requirements, functional block diagrams, design techniques, and control laws. The book consists of six chapters. The first two chapters cover the fundamentals of AFCS and closed-loop control systems in manned and unmanned aircraft. The last four chapters present features of Attitude control systems (Hold functions), Flight path control systems (Navigation functions), Stability augmentation systems, and Command augmentation systems, respectively.

Author : Donald McLean
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 616 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Automatic pilot (Airplanes)
ISBN : UOM:39015018969520

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Automatic Flight Control Systems by Donald McLean Pdf

A treatment of automatic flight control systems (AFCS) for fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft. The text covers in detail the subject of stability and control theory. All the principal AFC modes are covered and the effects of atmospheric turbulance and structural flexibility are charted.

Author : Thomas Lombaerts
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2012-01-18
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789533078168

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Automatic Flight Control Systems by Thomas Lombaerts Pdf

The history of flight control is inseparably linked to the history of aviation itself. Since the early days, the concept of automatic flight control systems has evolved from mechanical control systems to highly advanced automatic fly-by-wire flight control systems which can be found nowadays in military jets and civil airliners. Even today, many research efforts are made for the further development of these flight control systems in various aspects. Recent new developments in this field focus on a wealth of different aspects. This book focuses on a selection of key research areas, such as inertial navigation, control of unmanned aircraft and helicopters, trajectory control of an unmanned space re-entry vehicle, aeroservoelastic control, adaptive flight control, and fault tolerant flight control. This book consists of two major sections. The first section focuses on a literature review and some recent theoretical developments in flight control systems. The second section discusses some concepts of adaptive and fault-tolerant flight control systems. Each technique discussed in this book is illustrated by a relevant example.

Author : Pallet
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Automatic pilot (Airplanes)
ISBN : 8126519320

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Automatic Flight Control by Pallet Pdf

This is an updated edition of the well-known introduction to the principles involved in the automatic flight of fixed-wing and rotary wing aircraft. The principles are related to the systems used in the representative types of aircraft (UK and US) currently in service.

Author : Donald McLean
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Flight control
ISBN : 0130540404

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Author : United States. Navy Department. Bureau of Aeronautics
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 724 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1952
Category : Airplanes
ISBN : SRLF:D0000685693

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Fundamentals of Design of Piloted Aircraft Flight Control Systems: Automatic flight control systems for piloted aircraft by United States. Navy Department. Bureau of Aeronautics Pdf

Author : E. H. J. Pallett
Publisher : Grafton Books
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Automatic pilot (Airplanes)
ISBN : UCAL:B4408480

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Automatic Flight Control by E. H. J. Pallett Pdf

This book provides an introduction to the pinciples of automatic flight of fixed-wing and rotary wing aircraft. Representative types of aircraft (UK and US) are used to show how these principles are applied in their systems. The revised edition includes new material on automatic flight control systems and helicopters.

Author : Jan Roskam
Publisher : DARcorporation
Page : 430 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Science
ISBN : 1884885187

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Airplane Flight Dynamics and Automatic Flight Controls by Jan Roskam Pdf

"In this part, exhaustive coverage is provided of the methods for analysis and synthesis of automatic flight control systems using classical control theory. This widely used book has been updated with the latest software methods. Throughout this text, the practical (design) applications of the theory are stressed with many examples and illustrations. Aircraft stability and control characteristics are all heavily regulated by civil as well as by military airworthiness authorities for safety reasons. The role of the these safety regulations in the application of the theory is therefore stressed throughout. Airplane Flight Dynamics & Automatic Flight Controls, Part II, is an essential reference for all aeronautical engineers working in the area of stability and control, regardless of experience levels. The book minimizes reader confusion through a systematic progression of fundamentals: - Elastic airplane stability and control coefficients and derivatives - Method for determining the equilibrium and manufacturing shape of an elastic airplane - Subsonic and supersonic numerical examples of aeroelasticity effects on stability & control derivatives - Bode and root-locus plots with open and closed loop airplane applications, and coverage of inverse applications - Stability augmentation systems: pitch dampers, yaw dampers and roll dampers - Synthesis concepts of automatic flight control modes: control-stick steering, auto-pilot hold, speed control, navigation and automatic landing - Digital control systems using classical control theory applications with Z-transforms - Applications of classical control theory - Human pilot transfer functions." --Descripción del editor.

Author : Roger Pratt
Publisher : IET
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0852967667

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Flight Control Systems by Roger Pratt Pdf

Annotation Bridging the gap between academic research and real-world applications, this reference on modern flight control methods for fixed-wing aircraft deals with fundamentals of flight control systems design, then concentrates on applications based on the modern control methods used in the latest aircraft. The book is written for practicing engineers who are new to the aviation industry, postgraduate students in strategic or applied research, and advanced undergraduates. Some knowledge of classical control is assumed. Pratt is a member of IEEE and is UK Member for AIAA's Technical Committee on Guidance, Navigation and Control. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Author : Jan Roskam
Publisher : DARcorporation
Page : 612 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Science
ISBN : 1884885179

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Airplane Flight Dynamics and Automatic Flight Controls by Jan Roskam Pdf

Author : Margaret Ziegler
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2015-02-25
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1632400731

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Automatic Flight Control Systems by Margaret Ziegler Pdf

The history of flight control cannot be considered separately to the history of aviation. Since the early days, the conception of automatic flight control systems has advanced from mechanical control systems to greatly developed automatic fly-by-wire flight control systems which can be found in military jets and civil airliners these days. Even today, several research attempts are made for the further advancement of these flight control systems in numerous aspects. Current advancements in this area target a variety of different aspects. This book presents a collection of knowledge on important research areas, like inertial navigation, handling of unmanned airplanes and helicopters, trajectory control of an unmanned space re-entry automobile, aeroservoelastic control, modifying flight control, and error tolerant flight control. It discusses theoretical outlook and current conceptual advancements in flight control systems along with describing theories of modified and fault-tolerant flight control systems. Each technique has been elaborated using illustrations and appropriate examples.

Author : Robert C. Nelson
Publisher : WCB/McGraw-Hill
Page : 441 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Aerodynamique / Aeronautique / Aerospatial / Automatique / Avion / Commande / Conception / Controle / Navigation / Stabilite
ISBN : 0071158383

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Flight Stability and Automatic Control by Robert C. Nelson Pdf

The second edition of Flight Stability and Automatic Control presents an organized introduction to the useful and relevant topics necessary for a flight stability and controls course. Not only is this text presented at the appropriate mathematical level, it also features standard terminology and nomenclature, along with expanded coverage of classical control theory, autopilot designs, and modern control theory. Through the use of extensive examples, problems, and historical notes, author Robert Nelson develops a concise and vital text for aircraft flight stability and control or flight dynamics courses.

Author : Duane T. McRuer,Dunstan Graham,Irving Ashkenas
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 809 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2014-07-14
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781400855988

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Aircraft Dynamics and Automatic Control by Duane T. McRuer,Dunstan Graham,Irving Ashkenas Pdf

Aeronautical engineers concerned with the analysis of aircraft dynamics and the synthesis of aircraft flight control systems will find an indispensable tool in this analytical treatment of the subject. Approaching these two fields with the conviction that an understanding of either one can illuminate the other, the authors have summarized selected, interconnected techniques that facilitate a high level of insight into the essence of complex systems problems. These techniques are suitable for establishing nominal system designs, for forecasting off-nominal problems, and for diagnosing the root causes of problems that almost inevitably occur in the design process. A complete and self-contained work, the text discusses the early history of aircraft dynamics and control, mathematical models of linear system elements, feedback system analysis, vehicle equations of motion, longitudinal and lateral dynamics, and elementary longitudinal and lateral feedback control. The discussion concludes with such topics as the system design process, inputs and system performance assessment, and multi-loop flight control systems. Originally published in 1974. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.

Author : David Kern
Publisher : Kern Aerospace, LLC
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2021-12-18
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Introduction to Fly-by-Wire Flight Control Systems by David Kern Pdf

The #1 guide to understanding the "why and how" of fly-by-wire flight control systems. This book is an approachable and easily understandable must-read for aviation professionals! Why don't new aircraft designs allow the pilots a mechanical control connection? This book explains how fly-by-wire fixes the top 5 problems with mechanical controls for high performance aircraft. Rather than describe a particular aircraft’s design with confusing acronyms, readers will get a "behind the scenes" understanding for the critical concepts that apply to any modern aircraft. Because these design principles are easily described and understood, readers of this book will be armed with knowledge as they approach their flight manual procedures. Including: - Problems with mechanical flight controls - Advantages of fly-by-wire - How and why can fly-by-wire control systems fail? - Why are four computers better than one or two? - Explanations of the control laws used by business jets, fighters, and airliners - What sensors are needed, and how the system maintains control when sensors are lost - Design considerations for risk mitigation in case of component failures Buy this book to read on your next layover!

Author : David Harris
Publisher : Wiley-Blackwell
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2003-12-30
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780632059515

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Ground Studies for Pilots: Flight Instruments and Automatic Flight Control Systems by David Harris Pdf

This well regarded series for students taking the commercial and airline transport pilot licences has been substantially revised to bring it into line with the new European Joint Aviation Requirements (JARs) for flight crew licensing. Each volume deals with the material required by one of the new JAR papers. This volume deals with those subjects covered in the 022 section of the aircraft general knowledge part of the syllabus. It continues to cover air data and gyroscopic flight instruments, compasses and inertial navigation systems. Electronic instrumentation, automatic flight control and in-flight protection systems have been included and updated, together with thrust control and powerplant and system monitoring instruments. Basic principles are covered as before, but emphasis on obsolete equipment and calculations has been reduced or removed as appropriate, permitting increased coverage of modern systems. The opportunity has been taken to simplify the presentation of information so as to aid study and revision work. Many test questions and answers have been included, based upon the JAR syllabus and style.