HST (Hypersonic transport) aircraft are the subject of much current research as the need to reduce block times on long haul flights becomes more pressing. The dynamics of such HST aircraft are strongly influenced by the close interdependence of the aerodynamic and propulsion systems. The key dynamic features of such aircraft are their dynamically unstable longitudinal motion, and extremely sluggish response in pitch attitude, which make aircraft of this type difficult to fly. This paper presents the design of an automatic flight control system which can provide the required degree of stability and the required flying qualities. The optimal feedback control law was derived from the use of LQR (linear quadratic regulator) theory, in which the state weighting matrix was calculated from known closed-loop eigenvalues which were specified by the designer to obtain the required stability and flying qualities. The ejfectiveness of the multivariable control law is illustrated by means of dynamic responses obtained from a simulation based upon an HST aircraft flying at Mach 8.0 at a height of 85 000 feet.


    Access

    Access via TIB

    Check availability in my library

    Order at Subito €


    Export, share and cite



    Title :

    Stabilization of longitudinal motion of a hypersonic transport aircraft


    Contributors:
    McLean, D. (author) / Zaludin, Z.A. (author)


    Publication date :

    1999


    Size :

    7 Seiten, 3 Bilder, 4 Tabellen, 15 Quellen




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




    Automatic stabilization of an hypersonic transport aircraft

    McLean, D. / Zaludin, Z. A. / Institute of Measurement and Control et al. | British Library Conference Proceedings | 1998



    Direct-Lift Design Strategy for Longitudinal Control of Hypersonic Aircraft Using Subspace Stabilization

    Tournes, C. / Johnson, C. / AIAA | British Library Conference Proceedings | 1999