Exploring QDES as a Tool for Determining Limits of Achievable Performance in Aircraft Design

Author

Mark F. Reidinger

Date of Award

12-1993

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science in Aeronautical Engineering

Department

Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics

Abstract

This thesis explores the usefulness of a computer aided control design software package called QDES in determining the limits of achievable aircraft performance as it relates to controller capability. Modern aircraft, particularly fighters, are being designed to be statically unstable to enhance their maneuverability and performance. It is possible that the aircraft, although physically capable of a certain level of performance due to its engine/ airframe combination, may be uncontrollable up to this level. This study sought to develop a methodology to use QDES to make a preliminary analysis of an aircraft design to determine if there exists a controller that will enable this design to meet its performance goals, and if not, to determine what the limits of achievable performance are.

AFIT Designator

AFIT-GAE-ENY-93D-23

DTIC Accession Number

ADA275359

Comments

The author's Vita page is omitted.

Recommended Citation

Reidinger, Mark F., "Exploring QDES as a Tool for Determining Limits of Achievable Performance in Aircraft Design" (1993). Theses and Dissertations. 6631.
https://scholar.afit.edu/etd/6631