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CLASS
MATERIAL
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http://www.clarkson.edu/~pmarzocc/AE430/
Syllabus (pdf)
Class Notes:
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AE-430-1
Stability and Control
Introduction
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AE-430-2
Atmospheric
Flight Mechanics
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AE-430-3
Static/Dynamic Stability/ Longitudinal Static
Stability (part I)
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AE-430-4
Longitudinal Static Stability
(part II)
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AE-430-5
Aircraft Control
Overview
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AE-430-6
Longitudinal Control
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AE-430-7
Directional Stability
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AE-430-8
Aircraft Equations of Motion
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AE-430-9
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AE-430-10
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AE-430-11
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AE-430-12
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AE-430-13
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AE-430-14
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AE-430-15
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Reports folder
Homework Assignments
5-6 HWs, due date to be
announced.
Math:
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PREREQUISITES
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AE 455/ME 455, MA 231 (Calculus III), MA 232 (Differential
Equations) or equivalent
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BRIEF COURSE
OUTLINE
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An introduction to atmosphere flight vehicle dynamics.
Static stability and control. Equations of motion. Dynamic stability and
control. Classical control theory. Transfer functions and block diagrams.
Routh's criterion, Root locus techniques, Bode plots. Modern control theory.
State space techniques. Observability, and controllability. Flying qualities,
ratings and regulations. Application to aircraft autopilot design
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TEXTBOOK
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Nelson, R. C., Flight Stability and Automatic Control, 2nd
Ed., McGraw-Hill Co., 1998
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REFERENCES
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Etkin, B., and Reid, L. D., Dynamics of Flight: Stability
and Control, 3rd Ed., John Wiley & Sons, 1996
Pamadi, B. N., Performance, Stability, Dynamics, and Control of Airplanes,
AIAA Education Series, 1998
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LEARNING
OBJECTIVES
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- Introduce
students to the fundamental concepts of atmospheric flight
dynamics
- Enable
students to analytically estimate static and dynamic stability
derivatives
- Enable
students to study the stability of longitudinal and lateral motions
using the linearized equations
- Enable
students to obtain responses to actuation of open-loop and closed-loop
controls
- Enhance
the students’ written, oral, and graphical communication skills
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COURSE
GOALS
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- Overview
principles of flight and the classical/modern theory of stability and
control
- Present
conventional and unified notation for flight mechanics variables,
forces, and moments
- Derive
classical, uncoupled rigid body equations of motion used for S&C analysis
of aircraft
- Define
and physically explain the static and dynamic stability and control
derivatives
- Understand
the concepts of equilibrium, neutral point, trim, etc.
- Introduce
transfer function representation, dynamic stability, and modes of motion
- Present
examples of flight models used in analysis and design
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GRADES
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All tests will be closed book, closed notes, and held
during the class period (1 hr 15 min).
[1] Homework 15%
[2] Test 1 20% (~ Sep 25)
[3] Test 2 20% (~ Oct 28)
[4] Test 3 20% (~ Nov 25)
[5] Project 25% (~ Project report and oral presentation - Dec 10)
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PROJECT
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Select one of the two projects illustrated next:
1) To enhance learning, the students are required to evaluate the stability
and control characteristics of actual airplanes. Each team (of two
students) selects an airplane, obtains its geometric and mass data, computes
stability and control derivatives, and studies the longitudinal and
lateral-directional motions. Students submit work-in-progress reports
at mid-semester and final reports at the end and make oral presentations.
2) To enhance learning, the students are required to find one or more
literature article (from a journal, book, etc.) where the problem of stability
and control of airplanes has been treated. Each team (of two students)
should choose any of the topics under the general category of stability and
control of airplane. However, aside from this constraint, the primary driving
force in the selection of the paper topic should be your interest. You should
review the literature in order to become familiar with your topic and the
issues surrounding it. Students submit work-in-progress reports at
mid-semester and final reports at the end and make oral presentations.
Note: Start this assignment early! ALL topics must be approved by the
instructor, due date: first week of October.
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DETAILED
OUTLINE
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Flight Mechanics (Chapter 1)
- Atmospheric flight
mechanics, aerodynamic nomenclature, reference
frames
Static Stability and Control (Chapter 2)
- Longitudinal static
stability
- Pitch control
- Lateral /
directional static stability
- Roll & yaw
control
- Stick forces
Aircraft Equations of Motion (Chapter 3)
- Linearized equations
of motion
- Dynamic
stability
Longitudinal Motion (Chapter 4)
- Pure pitching
motion
- Longitudinal EOM
- Phugoid and
short-period modes
- Longitudinal flying
qualities
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Lateral Motion (Chapter 5)
- Pure rolling motion
- Pure yawing motion
- Lateral EOM
- Spiral, roll, and
Dutch roll approximations
- Lateral flying
qualities
- Aeroelastic effects
Introduction to Modern Control Theory
(Chapter 9)
- State-space
modeling, Solution of state equations
- Controllability and
observability
- State feedback
design
Aircraft Autopilot Design Using Modern
Control Theory (Chapter 10)
- Longitudinal
stability augmentation
- Lateral stability
augmentation
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