A Mathematical Perspective on Flight Dynamics and Control By Andrea L'Afflitto
English | EPUB (True) | 2017 | 132 Pages | ISBN : 3319474669 | 3.1 MB
This brief presents several aspects of flight dynamics, which are usually omitted or briefly mentioned in textbooks, in a concise, self-contained, and rigorous manner. The kinematic and dynamic equations of an aircraft are derived starting from the notion of the derivative of a vector and then thoroughly analysed, interpreting their deep meaning from a mathematical standpoint and without relying on physical intuition. Moreover, some classic and advanced control design techniques are presented and illustrated with meaningful examples.