Journal article
Nonlinear Analysis of Aircraft Loss of Control
Journal of guidance, control, and dynamics, Vol.36(1), pp.149-162
Jan 2013
Abstract
Loss of control is a major factor in fatal aircraft accidents. Although definitions of loss of control remain vague in analytical terms, it is generally associated with flight outside of the normal flight envelope, with nonlinear influences, and with a significantly diminished capability of the pilot to control the aircraft. Primary sources of nonlinearity are the intrinsic nonlinear dynamics of the aircraft and the state and control constraints within which the aircraft must operate. This paper examines how these nonlinearities affect the ability to control the aircraft and how they may contribute to loss of control. Specifically, the ability to regulate an aircraft around stall points is considered, as is the question of how damage to control effectors impacts the capability to remain within an acceptable envelope and to maneuver within it. It is shown that, even when a sufficient set of steady motions exist, the ability to regulate around them or transition between them can be difficult and nonintuitive, particularly for impaired aircraft. Examples are provided using NASA’s generic transport model.
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- Title
- Nonlinear Analysis of Aircraft Loss of Control
- Creators
- Harry G Kwatny - Drexel UniversityJean-Etienne T Dongmo - Drexel UniversityBor-Chin Chang - Drexel UniversityGaurav Bajpai - Techno-Sciences, IncMurat Yasar - Techno-Sciences, IncChristine Belcastro - NASA Langley Research Center
- Publication Details
- Journal of guidance, control, and dynamics, Vol.36(1), pp.149-162
- Publisher
- American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics
- Identifiers
- 991014878433704721
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