论文信息 - CONTROL REALLOCATION STRATEGIES FOR DAMAGE ADAPTATION IN TRANSPORT CLASS AIRCRAFT

CONTROL REALLOCATION STRATEGIES FOR DAMAGE ADAPTATION IN TRANSPORT CLASS AIRCRAFT

This paper examines the feasibility, potential benefits and implementation issues associated with retrofitting a neural-adaptive flight control system (NFCS) to existing transport aircraft, including both cable/hydraulic and fly-by-wire configurations. NFCS uses a neural network based direct adaptive control approach for applying alternate sources of control authority in the presence of damage or failures in order to achieve desired flight control performance. Neural networks are used to provide consistent handling qualities across flight conditions, adapt to changes in aircraft dynamics and to make the controller easy to apply when implemented on different aircraft. Full-motion piloted simulation studies were performed on two different transport models: the Boeing 747-400 and the Boeing C-17. Subjects included NASA, Air Force and commercial airline pilots. Results demonstrate the potential for improving handing qualities and significantly increased survivability rates under various simulated failure conditions.

Karen Gundy-Burlet | Kalmanje Krishnakumar | Greg Limes | Don Bryant

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