Eigenstructure Control Algorithms: Applications to aircraft / rotorcraft handling qualities design

Uniquely covers both theoretical development and detailed flight control application examples-Of interest to both control and aeronautical engineers as well as being of use to doctoral students and flight control researchers in universities. Contents: Eigenstructure assignment characterisation. Eigenstructure synthesis algorithm. Eigenstructure assignment by output feedback. Robust Eigenstructure assignment. Modal canonical observers. Model following control systems. Flight control system design guidelines. Aircraft lateral-directional handling qualities design. Aircraft longitudinal handling qualities design. Rotorcraft handling qualities design. Aircraft flutter control system design. Relevant flight mechanics models. F-8C Aircraft state variable models. BO - 105 Helicopter state variable models. Properties of singular matrix pencils. Conversion of FPS units to SI units.