Date of Award

12-1992

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science

Department

Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics

First Advisor

D. Brett Ridgely, PhD

Abstract

Weight shapes and locations are investigated for H2, H, and the general mixed H2/H infinity optimization methodologies. The design model is normal acceleration command following for the F-16 (SISO) at Mach 0.6 and Sea Level, which yields a nonminimum phase and unstable plant. H2 design types include LQG, LQG/Sensitivity, and LQG/Tracking. Robustness and tracking are the objectives of the central H infinity process. Both H optimal and suboptimal controllers are examined, with the suboptimal controller shown as the practical choice for this plant. The mixed H2/H setup allows the tradeoff between H2 tracking and noise rejection, and H robustness. Results of weight choices on all designs are discussed, with the mixed H2/H design being favored.

AFIT Designator

AFIT-GAE-ENY-92D-08

DTIC Accession Number

ADA258975

Comments

The author's Vita page is omitted.

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