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A continuation design framework for nonlinear flight control problems

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  03 February 2016

T. S. Richardson  and
M. H. Lowenberg
T. S. Richardson
Affiliation:
Department of Aerospace Engineering, University of Bristol, UK
M. H. Lowenberg
Affiliation:
Department of Aerospace Engineering, University of Bristol, UK
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Abstract

A methodology referred to as the continuation design framework is developed for application to nonlinear flight control problems. This forms the basis of a systematic approach to control system design for aircraft operating in highly nonlinear regions of the flight envelope. The essence of the continuation design framework is to combine bifurcation analysis with modern control methods such as eigenstructure assignment. Theoretical and practical issues of the approach are discussed with particular reference to the problems posed by agile fighter aircraft. The proposed methodology is applied to a fifth order hypothetical aircraft model and is shown to provide a visible, flexible and logical approach to nonlinear aircraft control law design.

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The Aeronautical Journal , Volume 110 , Issue 1104 , February 2006 , pp. 85 - 96
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Copyright © Royal Aeronautical Society 2006 

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