ARO 4520 - Optimization-Based Aircraft Flight Control Design (3)

Dual Listed as: ARO 5520
Discussion of theory and simulation, an introduction to optimization-based aircraft flight control design. Topics include review of frequency response, review of classical, multi-loop and optimal control schematics and methods, design requirements/specifications in time- and frequency-domains, sources of design requirements, simulation requirements, linear vs. nonlinear control, multi-objective design optimization, sensitivity and robustness analysis, design-tradeoffs, case studies, and application to the UAV flight control.

Prerequisite(s): C or better in ARO 4050 or instructor consent.
Component(s): Lecture
Contact Hour(s): 3 hours lecture.
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
Course Category: Major Course