Active control of an aeroelastic structure /

A Kalman estimator, coupled with a full-state feedback

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Block, Jeffry John
Format: Thesis eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified] ; 1996.
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Online Access:Link to OAKTrust copy
Description
Summary:A Kalman estimator, coupled with a full-state feedback
above the open loop flutter velocity.
active control system. An excellent correlation between
aerodynamic theory provides a base for full-state feedback
combined with a personal-computer based active control
control law, is developed to stabilize the system above the
control. Incorporation of unsteady aerodynamic theory,
developed with linear theory. Each theoretical model is
hardening are included to examine nonlinear control behavior.
Kalman estimator and full-state feedback, the linear and
Linear and nonlinear aeroelastic response is modeled with an
modeled with an approximation to Theodorsen's classical
nonlinear systems are stabilized at velocities which are 100%
open loop flutter velocity. Coulomb damping and pitch
pitch motion of a wing. The addition of a control surface,
simulated using Matlab[] and the experimental model of the
system, extends the stable flight region. Linear, steady
The nonlinear model is tested using the control laws
theory and experiment is achieved for the models. Using a
unique test apparatus that allows for prescribed plunge and
unsteady theory, makes the model more realistic and complex.
Item Description:"Major subject: Aerospace Engineering".
Vita.
Physical Description:xi, 103 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Also available online.
Issued also on microfiche from Lange Micrographics.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.