Computer simulation of a cruise missile using brushless DC motors fin control.
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Authors
Franklin, Gene C.
Subjects
cruise missile simulation
brushless DC motor
altitude hold controller
computer missile simulation
brushless DC motor
altitude hold controller
computer missile simulation
Advisors
Gerba, Alex Jr.
Date of Issue
1985-03
Date
March 1985
Publisher
Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
Language
en_US
Abstract
A computer simulation was developed in order to provide a method of establishing the potential of brushless DC motors for applications to tactical cruise missile control surface positioning. In particular an altitude hold controller has been developed that provides an operational load test condition for the evaluation of the electromechanical actuator.
A proportional integral control scheme in conjunction with tachometer feedback provides the position control for the missile tailfin surfaces. The fin control system is further imbedded in a cruise missile model to allow altitude control of the missile.
The load on the fin is developed from the dynamic fluid environment that the missile will be operating in and is proportional to such factors as fin size and air density.
The program written in CSMP language is suitable for parametric studies including motor and torque load characteristics, and missile and control system parameters.
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Department
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Organization
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
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Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
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This publication is a work of the U.S. Government as defined in Title 17, United States Code, Section 101. Copyright protection is not available for this work in the United States.