The stabilization of a nonlinear system using a linear system estimator
Nonlinear systems stabilization with linear system estimator output state to provide feedback for asymptotic stability of overall system
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Nonlinear systems stabilization with linear system estimator output state to provide feedback for asymptotic stability of overall system
Stability analysis algorithm for estimating equilibrium state of OAO control system
A brief functional description of the Apollo lunar module stabilization and control subsystem is presented. Subsystem requirements definition, design, development, test results, and flight experiences are discussed. Detailed discussions are presented of problems encountered and the resulting corrective actions taken during the course of assembly-level testing, integrated vehicle checkout and test, and mission operations. Although the main experiences described are problem oriented, the subsystem has performed satisfactorily in flight.
Stability properties of Centaur propellant utilization control system
A study of the effect of control force gradient on the VTOL visual hovering task was conducted on the NASA-Ames Research Center Six-Degree-of-Freedom Motion Simulator. Lateral control force-gradient characteristics were evaluated in combination with three different types of stabilization systems: An unstabilized (acceleration) system, a rate-stabilized system, and two attitude-stabilized systems. The effects of gust disturbances were included in the control force evaluation for the attitude systems. A force gradient of 1.0 lb/in was within the optimum range for all control systems and conditions evaluated in this study.
Testing and evaluation of stability augmentation systems for aircraft flight control were conducted. The flutter suppression system analysis of a scale supersonic transport wing model is described. Mechanization of the flutter suppression system is reported. The ride control synthesis for the B-52 aeroelastic model is discussed. Model analyses were conducted using equations of motion generated from generalized mass and stiffness data.
Stability characteristics and general transient motion of vertical finite width three lobe journal bearing, assuming incompressible fluid with cavitation
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Extended dynamical system to describe operators in study of stability
Nonlinear nonconservative systems stability analysis by approximate method based on principle of energy conservation
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Randomly sampled linear systems stability with linear or nonlinear feedback loops, using stochastic Liapunov function method
Continuous structural systems stability under random load excitation from linear partial differential equations of motion
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Testing and evaluation of a stability augmentation system for aircraft flight control were performed. The flutter suppression system and synthesis conducted on a scale model of a supersonic wing for a transport aircraft are discussed. Mechanization and testing of the leading and trailing edge surface actuation systems are described. The ride control system analyses for a 375,000 pound gross weight B-52E aircraft are presented. Analyses of the B-52E aircraft maneuver load control system are included.
The B-52 SAS (Stability Augmentation System) was developed and retrofitted to nearly 300 aircraft. It actively controls B-52 structural bending, provides improved yaw and pitch damping through sensors and electronic control channels, and puts complete reliance on hydraulic control power for rudder and elevators. The system has experienced over 300,000 flight hours and has exhibited service reliability comparable to the results of the reliability test program. Development experience points out numerous lessons with potential application in the mechanization and development of advanced technology control systems of high reliability.