Date of Award

Spring 1981

Document Type

Thesis

Department

Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering

Program/Concentration

Engineering Mechanics

Committee Director

A. Nadjarni

Committee Member

Waldo Oehman

Call Number for Print

Special Collections; LD4331.E57 L3

Abstract

A synthesis procedure, based upon optimal regulator theory and eigenvalue/eigenvector assignment technique, was used in the design of a low-speed lateral control system for the SCAT-15F supersonic transport. Emphasis was placed on reducing the lateral acceleration at the pilot's station. Control laws were designed to make the aircraft handling characteristics acceptable with the exception of the lateral acceleration. It was found that a compromise between the roll performance requirements and the peak lateral acceleration requirement is needed for a successful SCAT-15F design.

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DOI

10.25777/mjfb-4478

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