An explanation of the parameter estimation method used at the Dryden Flight Research Facility is presented, and an overview is provided of experience related to the employment of this method, taking into account the utilization of this experience in flight tests. According to a definition of the aircraft parameter estimation problem, the system investigated is asumed to be modeled by a set of dynamic equations containing unknown parameters. To determine the values of the unknown parameters, the system is excited by a suitable input, and the input and actual system response are measured. The values of the unknown parameters are then inferred, based on the requirement that the model response to the given input match the actual system response. Examples of parameter estimation in flight test are discussed, giving attention to the F-14 fighter, the HiMAT (high maneuverable aircraft technology) vehicle, and the Space Shuttle.


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    Title :

    NASA Dryden's experience in parameter estimation and its uses in flight test


    Contributors:
    Iliff, K. W. (author) / Maine, R. E. (author)

    Conference:

    Atmospheric Flight Mechanics Conference ; 1982 ; San Diego, CA


    Publication date :

    1982-08-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English







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