Flight Mechanics Modeling and Analysis (Hardcover)

Introduction
Artificial Neural Networks in Control
Fuzzy Logic/System in Control
Evaluation of Aircraft Control?Pilot Interactions
Chapter Highlights
References
Mathematical Model Building.
Introduction
Mathematical Model Structures
Models for Noise/Error Processes
Artificial Neural Network Modeling
Fuzzy Logic-Based Modeling
Epilogue
Exercises
References
Equations of Motion
Introduction
Rigid Body Equations of Motion
Resolution of Inertial Forces and Moments
Resolution of Aerodynamics, Gravity Forces, and Thrust Forces
Complete Sets of EOM
Missile Dynamic Equations
Rotorcraft Dynamics
Epilogue
Exercises
References
Aerodynamic Derivatives and Modeling
Introduction
Basic Aerodynamic Forces and Moments
Aerodynamic Parameters
Missile Aerodynamic Derivatives
Rotorcraft Aerodynamic Derivatives
Role of Derivatives in Aircraft Design Cycle and Flight Control Law Development
Aircraft Aerodynamic Models
Epilogue
Exercises
References
Simplification of Equations of Motion and Transfer-Function Analysis
Introduction
Strategies for Simplification
Longitudinal Models and Modes
Lateral-Directional Models and Modes
Missile Aerodynamic Transfer Functions
Rotorcraft Linear Modeling
UAV Dynamics
MAV Dynamics
Lighter-Than-Air Vehicle/BLIMP Dynamics
Epilogue
Exercises
References
Simulation of Flight Dynamics
Introduction
Aircraft Subsystems Data/Models
Steady-State Flight and Trim Conditions
Six DOF Simulation and Validation
PC MATLAB/SIMULINK-Based Simulation
Epilogue
Exercises
References
Flight Test Maneuvers and Database Management
Introduction
Planning of Flight Test Maneuvers
Specific Flight Test Data Generation and Analysis Aspects
Quality of Flight Test Maneuvers
Input Signals for Exciting Maneuvers
Specific Maneuvers for Aerodynamic Modeling
Specific Dynamic Maneuvers for Determination of Drag Polars
Specific Maneuvers for Rotorcraft
Flight Test Database Management
Epilogue
Exercises
References
Reconfiguration and Fuzzy Control Analysis
Introduction
Requirements of Flight Control
Stability/Control Augmentation Strategies
Performance Requirements and Criteria
Procedure for the Design and Evaluation of Control Laws
Fuzzy Logic Control
Fault Detection, Identification, and Isolation
Aircraft Reconfigurable/Restructurable Control System
Epilogue
Exercises
References
System Identification and Parameter Estimation
Introduction
System Identification
Aircraft Parameter Estimation
Determination of Stability and Control Derivatives from Flight Data?Case Studies
Approaches for Determination of Drag Polars from Flight Data
Analysis of Large Amplitude Maneuver Data
Global Nonlinear Analytical Modeling
ANN-Based Parameter Estimation
Fuzzy Logic-Based Methods for Estimation
Derivative Free Kalman Filter for State Estimation
Epilogue
Exercises
References
Handling Qualities Analysis
Introduction
Pilot Opinion Rating
Human Operator Modeling
Handling Qualities Criteria
Evaluation of HQ Criteria
HQ Aspects for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Pilot?Aircraft Interactions
Model Order Reduction for Evaluations of HQ
Epilogue
Exercises
References
Appendix A: Aerodynamics and Related Concepts
Appendix B: Statistics and Probability
Appendix C: Signal and Systems Concepts
Index