A mathematical model for the longitudinal control system of the space shuttle orbiter.
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Authors
Pierce, Cole Jon
Subjects
model
control system
space shuttle
orbiter
control system
space shuttle
orbiter
Advisors
Collins, Daniel J.
Date of Issue
1977-03
Date
Publisher
Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
Language
en_US
Abstract
The analysis of a fly-by-wire longitudinal control system, specifically that of the space shuttle orbiter, was undertaken in order to demonstrate the construction of a mathematical model depicting the relationships between forcing function and response. Each facet of modern control theory, including stability, was developed. Several computer programs were written, which should be of value to the Department of Aeronautics, for the HF9830 computer/plotter; these programs are basic to the study of control theory, demonstrate the importance of the transfer function, the characteristic equation, and the various forms of feedback, and will plot time and frequency (3ode) response graphs given the proper inputs. The Continuous System Modeling Program, version III, and the IEM360 were used to analyze the complex control system installed in the Orbiter. The demonstration of the model and its interface with the CSMP program was given, and the efficiency of this procedure was made clear.
Type
Thesis
Description
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Department
Aeronautics