Table Of ContentStatic Stability and Control 1. Static Stability and Control 2. General Equations of Unsteady Motion. The Stability Derivatives. Stability of Uncontrolled Motion. Response to Actuation of the Controls-Open Loop. Closed-Loop Control. Appendices. References. Index.
Edition DescriptionRevised edition
SynopsisThis revised text maintains the authors' philosophy of emphasizing the basic principles of the physics of flight, essential analytical techniques, and typical stability and control realities. The addition of homework problems and a solutions manual enhance its usefulness. The many worked examples utilize real airplanes: the Boeing 747; a general aviation airplane; and a STOL airplane. The increased importance of automatic control (AFCS) is reflected in a much-expanded chapter on this subject that prepares the student for work with stability augmentation (SAS), autopilots and guidance systems., Prepares aeronautical engineers to face new and challenging situations with confidence by providing them with the necessary knowledge to keep pace with the state of flight mechanics. This book emphasizes the basic principles rooted in the physics of flight, essential analytical techniques, and typical stability and control realities., Designed to prepare students to become aeronautical engineers who can face new and challenging situations. Retaining the same philosophy as the two preceding editions, this update emphasizes basic principles rooted in the physics of flight, essential analytical techniques along with typical stability and control realities.In keeping with current industry practice, flight equations are presented in dimensional state-vector form. The chapter on closed-loop control has been greatly expanded with details on automatic flight control systems. Uses a real jet transport (the Boeing 747) for many numerical and worked-out examples. An accompanying solutions manual can be purchased separately.
LC Classification NumberTL570.E75 1996