DESIGN OF A MULTIVARIABLE HELICOPTER FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM FOR HANDLING QUALITIES ENHANCEMENT.

William L. Garrard, Bradley S. Liebst

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Abstract

Eigenspace assignment methods are used to design a feedback system for use in precise hovering control for a modern attack helicopter. Eigenvalue placement is used for stability enhancement and eigenvector shaping is used for modal decoupling. Good closed loop transient response and transfer functions are obtained.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)677-696
Number of pages20
JournalAnnual Forum Proceedings - American Helicopter Society
Volume2
StatePublished - Dec 1 1987

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