In the report are given the results of the optimal control theory applied to the take-off of heavily loaded helicopters and the instrumentation requirements to enhance VTOL-STOL pilot flight control during the take-off maneuvers. The analysis and computation determined constrained and uncontrained extremal trajectories which maximize final altitude at a given distance (Research and Development Technical Report, ECOM 02412-4, August, 1969). The constrained optimal leads to a slightly decreased performance, but this is more than offset by the ease of implementation. The proposed take-off technique was simulated on an analog computer. A parameter sensitivity study was made which resulted in the formulation of specific instrumentation requirements. (Author)
Princeton Pennsylvania Army Avionics Research Program. Take Off of Heavily Loaded Helicopters
1972
92 pages
Report
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Englisch