Assessment of Flying-Quality Criteria for Air-Breathing Aerospacecraft

McRuer, Duane T. and Myers, Thomas T. and Hoh, Roger H. and Ashkenas, Irving L. and Johnston, Donald E. (1992) Assessment of Flying-Quality Criteria for Air-Breathing Aerospacecraft. Technical Report NASA CR-4442, Research Engineering, NASA Dryden Flight Research Center.

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Abstract

A study of flying-quality requirements for air-breathing aerospacecraft gives special emphasis to the unusual operational requirements and characteristics of these aircraft, including operation at hypersonic speeds. The report considers distinguishing characteristics of these vehicles, including dynamic deficiencies and their implications for control. Particular emphasis is given to the interaction of the airframe and propulsion system, and the requirements for dynamic systems integration. Past operational missions are reviewed to define tasks and maneuvers to be considered for this class of aircraft. Areas of special concern with respect to vehicle dynamics and control are identified. Experience with the space shuttle orbiter is reviewed with respect to flight-control system mechanization and flight experience in approach and landing flying qualities for the National Aero-Space Plane (NASP).

EPrint Type:	NASA Contractor Report
Keywords:	Air-breathing aerospacecraft, Approach and landing, Flying qualities criteria, NASP
Subjects:	Aircraft/Project: Miscellaneous (01 - 09) Aeronautics: (08) Aircraft Stability And Control
ID Code:	1070
Deposited On:	30 August 2006
Additional Information:	80 pages. NASA Technical Monitor: Mary Shafer, Dryden Flight Research Facility, Edwards, CA 93523-0273. Performed under Subcontract ATD-88-STI-0221 to PRC Inc., Edwards, CA 93523-0273.