Exploratory Studies in Generalized Predictive Control for Active Aeroelastic Control of Tiltrotor Aircraft

摘要

1. Exploratory studies of GPC for active aeroelastic control of tiltrotor aircraft completed 2. Studies included numerical simulations and experimental investigations 3. GPC-based MIMO active control system was highly effective in increasing stability and reducing response 4. GPC appears to be a viable approach for active stability augmentation and vibration control of tiltrotor aircraft 5. Wind-tunnel tests of WRATS model with GPC needed to more fully evaluate method.