Generic Guidance and Control Law Development for Six-Degree-of-Freedom (DOF) Simulation to Support Conceptual Aircraft Design

摘要

Early stages of aircraft design often use trade studies involving simulation and analysis to determine the best design to meet requirements. Typically, models, such as aerodynamics, mass properties, sensors, and actuators frequently and significantly change as various aircraft configurations are studied. The frequency and significance of model variations require large control law changes if 6-DOF simulations are used in this phase of design. Developing a generic set of control laws that require no modifications based on model configuration changes would enhance the 6-DOF simulation as a conceptual aircraft design tool.