An H-Infinity Approach to Control Synthesis with Load Minimization for the F/A-18 Active Aeroelastic Wing. Conference Presentation NASA/CP-1999-209136/PT 1, Paper No. 3, Research Engineering, NASA Dryden Flight Research Center

Lind, Rick (1999) An H-Infinity Approach to Control Synthesis with Load Minimization for the F/A-18 Active Aeroelastic Wing. Conference Presentation NASA/CP-1999-209136/PT 1, Paper No. 3, Research Engineering, NASA Dryden Flight Research Center.

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Abstract

The F/A-18 Active Aeroelastic Wing research aircraft will demonstrate technologies related to aeroservoelastic effects such as wing twist and load minimization. This program presents several challenges for control design that are often not considered for traditional aircraft. This paper presents a control design based on H-infinity synthesis that simultaneously considers the multiple objectives associated with handling qualities, actuator limitations, and loads. A point design is presented to demonstrate a controller and the resulting closed-loop properties.

EPrint Type:	Other
Keywords:	F/A-18 Active Aeroelastic Wing
Subjects:	(01 - 09) Aeronautics: (08) Aircraft Stability And Control
ID Code:	1704
Deposited On:	12 September 2007
Additional Information:	10 pages. Presented at CEAS/AIAA/ICASE/NASA Langley International Forum on Aeroelasticity and Structural Dynamics 1999, Williamsburg, Virginia, June 22-25, 1999. In NASA/CP-1999-209136/PT 1 as Paper No. 3.