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Lateral-directional controller design using a pilot model and flight simulator experiments

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  03 February 2016

H. Tokutake
Affiliation:
Department of Aerospace Engineering, College of Engineering, Osaka Prefecture University, Osaka, Japan
J. Fujinaga
Affiliation:
Department of Aerospace Engineering, College of Engineering, Osaka Prefecture University, Osaka, Japan
Y. Miura
Affiliation:
Vehicle Dynamics Lab, Vehicle Safety Research Center, Toyota Central R & D Labs, Nagakute, Japan

Abstract

A new controller design method of lateral-directional dynamics is proposed. This method is based on the formulated pilot model, and the controller is designed so that the pilot-aeroplane system attains the desired requirements. Robust stabilities and handling qualities can be taken into account. The proposed method was applied to B747 dynamics, and flight simulator experiments were performed, and the designed controller was verified.

Type
Research Article
Copyright
Copyright © Royal Aeronautical Society 2008 

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