A Comparison of the Neal-Smith and ω_spΤ_θ2, ς_sp, τ_θ Flying Qualities Criteria

Author

Brian A. Kish

Date of Award

12-1994

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science

Department

Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics

First Advisor

Brian Jones, PhD

Abstract

Aircraft pitch response is a vital element of piloted vehicle flying qualities. There has been controversy over both the form and the substance of the requirements for short-term pitch response. Currently, MIL-STD- 1797A offers six different methods for evaluating short-term pitch response. These six methods often give conflicting results. Two methods are analyzed in this thesis - the Neal-Smith criteria and the ω_spΤ_θ2, ς_sp, τ_θ criteria. Domains from both criteria are mapped into each other identifying regions of conflict and regions of agreement. Parametric studies are performed and evaluated for trends. Further, a real-time analysis tool for evaluating these methods is developed.

AFIT Designator

AFIT-GAE-ENY-94D-11

DTIC Accession Number

ADA289503

Comments

Plain-text title form: A Comparison of the Neal-Smith and omega gamma function, zeta function and tau function Flying Qualities Criteria

Recommended Citation

Kish, Brian A., "A Comparison of the Neal-Smith and ω_spΤ_θ2, ς_sp, τ_θ Flying Qualities Criteria" (1994). Theses and Dissertations. 6345.
https://scholar.afit.edu/etd/6345