Tailless Aircraft in Theory and Practice

Tailless Aircraft in Theory and Practice
Author: Karl Nickel
Publisher: AIAA (American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics)
Total Pages: 520
Release: 1994
Genre: Science
ISBN:

The results of a long-term collaboration between a mathematician and a designer, builder, and flier of tailless sailplane models. They provide a comprehensive and practical overview of flying wings, both sailplanes and powered craft. The topics include the aerodynamic principles, stability, control, flight characteristics, design, hanggliders, prejudices and myths, and examples. Accessible to lay readers with some background in flying or aerodynamics. Translated from the 1990 German original. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Theory and Practice of Aircraft Performance

Theory and Practice of Aircraft Performance
Author: Ajoy Kumar Kundu
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 704
Release: 2016-08-22
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1119074185

Textbook introducing the fundamentals of aircraft performance using industry standards and examples: bridging the gap between academia and industry Provides an extensive and detailed treatment of all segments of mission profile and overall aircraft performance Considers operating costs, safety, environmental and related systems issues Includes worked examples relating to current aircraft (Learjet 45, Tucano Turboprop Trainer, Advanced Jet Trainer and Airbus A320 types of aircraft) Suitable as a textbook for aircraft performance courses

Control, Instrumentation and Mechatronics: Theory and Practice

Control, Instrumentation and Mechatronics: Theory and Practice
Author: Norhaliza Abdul Wahab
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 880
Release: 2022-07-07
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9811939233

This proceeding includes original and peer-reviewed research papers from the 3rd International Conference on Control, Instrumentation and Mechatronics Engineering (CIM2022). The conference is a virtual conference held on 2-3 March 2022. The topics covered latest work and finding in the area of Control Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics and Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Manufacturing, Sensor, Measurement and Instrumentation. Moreover, the latest applications of instrumentations, control and mechatronics are provided. Therefore, this proceeding is a valuable material for researchers, academicians, university students and engineers.

Stability and Control of Conventional and Unconventional Aerospace Vehicle Configurations

Stability and Control of Conventional and Unconventional Aerospace Vehicle Configurations
Author: Bernd Chudoba
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 418
Release: 2019-07-23
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3030168565

This book introduces a stability and control methodology named AeroMech, capable of sizing the primary control effectors of fixed wing subsonic to hypersonic designs of conventional and unconventional configuration layout. Control power demands are harmonized with static-, dynamic-, and maneuver stability requirements, while taking the six-degree-of-freedom trim state into account. The stability and control analysis solves the static- and dynamic equations of motion combined with non-linear vortex lattice aerodynamics for analysis. The true complexity of addressing subsonic to hypersonic vehicle stability and control during the conceptual design phase is hidden in the objective to develop a generic (vehicle configuration independent) methodology concept. The inclusion of geometrically asymmetric aircraft layouts, in addition to the reasonably well-known symmetric aircraft types, contributes significantly to the overall technical complexity and level of abstraction. The first three chapters describe the preparatory work invested along with the research strategy devised, thereby placing strong emphasis on systematic and thorough knowledge utilization. The engineering-scientific method itself is derived throughout the second half of the book. This book offers a unique aerospace vehicle configuration independent (generic) methodology and mathematical algorithm. The approach satisfies the initial technical quest: How to develop a ‘configuration stability & control’ methodology module for an advanced multi-disciplinary aerospace vehicle design synthesis environment that permits consistent aerospace vehicle design evaluations?

Introduction to Aircraft Flight Mechanics

Introduction to Aircraft Flight Mechanics
Author: Thomas R. Yechout
Publisher: AIAA
Total Pages: 666
Release: 2003
Genre: Aerodynamics
ISBN: 9781600860782

Based on a 15-year successful approach to teaching aircraft flight mechanics at the US Air Force Academy, this text explains the concepts and derivations of equations for aircraft flight mechanics. It covers aircraft performance, static stability, aircraft dynamics stability and feedback control.

Aeronautical Engineer's Data Book

Aeronautical Engineer's Data Book
Author: Cliff Matthews
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 282
Release: 2001-10-17
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0080488285

Aeronautical Engineer's Data Bookis an essential handy guide containing useful up to date information regularly needed by the student or practising engineer. Covering all aspects of aircraft, both fixed wing and rotary craft, this pocket book provides quick access to useful aeronautical engineering data and sources of information for further in-depth information. - Quick reference to essential data - Most up to date information available

Advanced Dynamics

Advanced Dynamics
Author: Shuh-Jing Ying
Publisher: AIAA
Total Pages: 398
Release: 1997
Genre: Dynamics
ISBN: 9781600860027

Introduction to Flight Dynamics

Introduction to Flight Dynamics
Author: Giorgio Guglieri
Publisher: Celid
Total Pages: 238
Release: 2020-09-28
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 8867892061

This book is intended to serve a diverse audience of students and engineers who are interested in understanding and utilizing the concepts of flight dynamics. The volume provides to the reader the basic principles based on a classical analytical approach. The concepts of controllability and maneuverability are detailed starting from the definition of stability and control of the equilibrium states. Equations for the estimation of hinge moments and stick force in steady and maneuvering flight are provided. The equations of motion are then extended to unsteady flight and a detailed analytical model is derived for dynamic stability analysis, including an interpretation of stability and control derivatives. The modal response of the vehicle in the longitudinal and lateral-directional plane is also reconstructed. The problems inherent in the evaluation of the flying qualities of a fixedwing aircraft and the elements of parameter identification are also introduced. Finally, open and closed loop response to controls is discussed both in time and frequency domain.