Multiloop pilot/vehicle analysis is applied to the problem of determining crossfeed techniques which may be employed by pilots in minimizing the effects of vehicle cross coupling. As used here, cross coupling refers to unwanted vehicle motion which occurs in one control axis or loop as the result of pilot control actuation in another control axis or loop. The minimization or elimination of such cross coupling can contribute significantly to the 'workload' associated with tasks like nap-of-the-earth helicopter flight. In contrast, situations arise in which pilot's may use vehicle cross coupling to improve performance by coordinating two control actuations in the control of a single response variable. A crossfeed model is developed based upon simple control system design principles and configured in a manner amenable to pilot pursuit or precognitive control activity. A handling qualities theory developed to analyze single loop tasks is applied to the multiloop problem. The crossfeed model is applied to five different vehicles/configurations ranging from helicopters to fighter aircraft. Results indicate relatively simple crossfeed commands can significantly reduce cross coupling and, in some improve handling qualities as predicted by the single loop theory.


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    Title :

    Cross coupling in pilot/vehicle systems


    Contributors:
    Hess, R. A. (author) / Watson, D. C. (author)

    Conference:

    Atmospheric Flight Mechanics Conference ; 1985 ; Snowmass, CO


    Publication date :

    1985-01-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English





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