The majority of fatal aircraft accidents are associated with loss-of-control . Yet the notion of loss-of-control is not well-defined in terms suitable for rigorous control systems analysis. Loss-of-control is generally associated with flight outside of the normal flight envelope, with nonlinear influences, and with an inability of the pilot to control the aircraft. The two primary sources of nonlinearity are the intrinsic nonlinear dynamics of the aircraft and the state and control constraints within which the aircraft must operate. In this paper we examine how these nonlinearities affect the ability to control the aircraft and how they may contribute to loss-of-control. Examples are provided using NASA s Generic Transport Model.


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    Title :

    Aircraft Accident Prevention: Loss-of-Control Analysis



    Conference:

    AAIA Guidance, Navigation and Control Conference ; 2009 ; Chicago, IL, United States


    Publication date :

    2009-08-10


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

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    Language :

    English




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