Flight Mechanics Modeling and Analysis Book

Introduction
Artificial Neural Networks in Control Fuzzy Logic/System in Control Evaluation of Aircraft Control–Pilot Interactions Chapter Highlights References
Mathematical Model Building.
Introduction Mathematical Model Structures Models for Noise/Error Processes Artificial Neural Network Modeling Fuzzy Logic-Based Modeling Epilogue Exercises References
Equations of Motion
Introduction Rigid Body Equations of Motion Resolution of Inertial Forces and Moments Resolution of Aerodynamics, Gravity Forces, and Thrust Forces Complete Sets of EOM Missile Dynamic Equations Rotorcraft Dynamics Epilogue Exercises References
Aerodynamic Derivatives and Modeling
Introduction Basic Aerodynamic Forces and Moments Aerodynamic Parameters Missile Aerodynamic Derivatives Rotorcraft Aerodynamic Derivatives Role of Derivatives in Aircraft Design Cycle and Flight Control Law Development Aircraft Aerodynamic Models Epilogue Exercises References
Simplification of Equations of Motion and Transfer-Function Analysis
Introduction Strategies for Simplification Longitudinal Models and Modes Lateral-Directional Models and Modes Missile Aerodynamic Transfer Functions Rotorcraft Linear Modeling UAV Dynamics MAV Dynamics Lighter-Than-Air Vehicle/BLIMP Dynamics Epilogue Exercises References
Simulation of Flight Dynamics
Introduction Aircraft Subsystems Data/Models Steady-State Flight and Trim Conditions Six DOF Simulation and Validation PC MATLAB/SIMULINK-Based Simulation Epilogue Exercises References
Flight Test Maneuvers and Database Management
Introduction Planning of Flight Test Maneuvers Specific Flight Test Data Generation and Analysis Aspects Quality of Flight Test Maneuvers Input Signals for Exciting Maneuvers Specific Maneuvers for Aerodynamic Modeling Specific Dynamic Maneuvers for Determination of Drag Polars Specific Maneuvers for Rotorcraft Flight Test Database Management Epilogue Exercises References
Reconfiguration and Fuzzy Control Analysis
Introduction Requirements of Flight Control Stability/Control Augmentation Strategies Performance Requirements and Criteria Procedure for the Design and Evaluation of Control Laws Fuzzy Logic Control Fault Detection, Identification, and Isolation Aircraft Reconfigurable/Restructurable Control System Epilogue Exercises References
System Identification and Parameter Estimation
Introduction System Identification Aircraft Parameter Estimation Determination of Stability and Control Derivatives from Flight Data—Case Studies Approaches for Determination of Drag Polars from Flight Data Analysis of Large Amplitude Maneuver Data Global Nonlinear Analytical Modeling ANN-Based Parameter Estimation Fuzzy Logic-Based Methods for Estimation Derivative Free Kalman Filter for State Estimation Epilogue Exercises References
Handling Qualities Analysis
Introduction Pilot Opinion Rating Human Operator Modeling Handling Qualities Criteria Evaluation of HQ Criteria HQ Aspects for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Pilot–Aircraft Interactions Model Order Reduction for Evaluations of HQ Epilogue Exercises References Appendix A: Aerodynamics and Related Concepts Appendix B: Statistics and Probability Appendix C: Signal and Systems Concepts Index