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Product Identifiers

PublisherCRC Press LLC

ISBN-101420067532

ISBN-139781420067538

eBay Product ID (ePID)61191679

Product Key Features

Number of Pages440 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameFlight Mechanics Modeling and Analysis

SubjectMechanical, Mechanics / Aerodynamics, Electrical

Publication Year2008

TypeTextbook

AuthorJitendra R. Raol, Jatinder Singh

Subject AreaTechnology & Engineering, Science

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1.3 in

Item Weight30.5 Oz

Item Length9.6 in

Item Width6.4 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceCollege Audience

LCCN2008-014572

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal629.1323

Table Of ContentIntroduction 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

SynopsisFlight mechanics has assumed greater importance in today's design, development, analysis, and evaluation of aerospace vehicles. Using a systems approach to illustrate key topics, this book reviews the basics of aerodynamics and flight mechanics, applying these concepts to the real-world testing, analysis and evaluation of flight systems. Simulation examples rely on MATLAB and SIMULINK methods, and fuzzy logic and neural applications are presented for flight mechanics. The text addresses such areas as parameter estimation, flight simulation, flight testing and aircraft system identification using an interdisciplinary approach that combines elements of linear algebra and matrix computation., The design, development, analysis, and evaluation of new aircraft technologies such as fly by wire, unmanned aerial vehicles, and micro air vehicles, necessitate a better understanding of flight mechanics on the part of the aircraft-systems analyst. A text that provides unified coverage of aircraft flight mechanics and systems concept will go a long way to making analysis of these new technologies quicker and easier.

LC Classification NumberTL589.4.R36 2008