Presented at the GNCC'99, August 1999.
The VAAC Harrier design study
R. A. Hyde
Abstract
An experimental flight control law for the
Defence and Evaluation Research Authority (DERA) VAAC Harrier has been
developed using H-infinity loop-shaping. This paper addresses the use
of multivariable design methods for flight control. Although not
currently used for production aircraft, multivariable control may
bring real benefits for future aircraft and RPV programmes both in
terms of reduced design time (cost) and enhanced vehicle performance.