The lunar module autopilot is a first generation digital control system design. The two torque sources available for the control function of the descent stage configuration consist of 16 reaction jets and a slow, gimbaled, throttlable engine. Design history, the design requirements, criteria, constraints, and general design philosophy of the control system development are reviewed. Comparative flight test results derived from design testing are presented.


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    Title :

    Design Development of the Apollo Lunar Module


    Contributors:
    Cox, K. L. (author)

    Conference:

    Case Studies in System Control Workshop ; 1969



    Publication date :

    1978-01-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English





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