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Series: Synthesis Lectures on Mechanical Engineering
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Year: 2,020
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Pages: xiv+159
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Pages In File: 174
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Language: English
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Topic: 220
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Identifier: 1681737302,9781681737300
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Toc: Preface Fundamentals of Automatic Flight Control Systems Introduction Elements of an AFCS Relations Between AFCS and Human Pilot Primary Subsystems of an AFCS Autonomy Classification Flight Dynamics Dynamics Modeling Flight Fundamental Governing Equations Nonlinear Fully Coupled Equations of Motion Linear Decoupled Equations of Motion AFCS Categories and Modes Stability Augmentation Systems Attitude Control Systems (Hold Functions) Flight Path Control Systems (Navigation Functions) Command Augmentation Systems Mode Control Panel Examples Flying Qualities Fundamentals Classes, Categories, and Acceptability Levels Questions Closed-Loop Control Systems Introduction Fundamentals of Control Systems Definitions and Elements Control Laws Controller Configurations and Control Architectures Flight Control Modes Sensors Servo/Actuator Terminology Electric Motor Hydraulic Actuator Delay Saturation Flight Control Requirements Longitudinal Control Requirements Roll Control Requirements Directional Control Requirements Control Laws PID Controller Optimal Control – Linear Quadratic Regulator Gain Scheduling Robust Control Digital Control Control System Design Process Questions Attitude Control Systems Introduction Cruising Flight Requirements Pitch Attitude Hold Altitude Hold Mach Hold Wing Leveler Turn Coordinator Governing Equations of a Coordinated Turn Block Diagram Aileron-to-Rudder Interconnect Heading Angle Hold Vertical Speed Hold Questions Flight Path Control Systems Introduction Landing Operation Procedures Approach Localizer Tracking Approach Glide Slope Tracking Automatic Flare Control Automatic Landing System VOR Tracking Automatic Flight Level Change Automatic Climb and Descent Terrain-Following Control System Heading Tracking System Tracking a Series of Waypoints Detect and Avoid System Questions