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.
Design Development of the Apollo Lunar Module
Case Studies in System Control Workshop ; 1969
1978-01-01
Conference paper
No indication
English
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