Flight Dynamics Principles - A Linear Systems Approach to Aircraft Stability and Control

The study of flight dynamics requires a thorough understanding of the theory of the stability and control of aircraft, an appreciation of flight control systems and a grounding in the theory of automatic control. Flight Dynamics Principles is a student focused text and provides easy access to all three topics in an integrated modern systems context. Written for those coming to the subject for the first time, the book provides a secure foundation from which to move on to more advanced topics such as, non-linear flight dynamics, flight simulation, handling qualities and advanced flight control.

List of contents

1. Introduction
2. Systems of axes and notation
3. Static equilibrium and trim
4. The equations of motion
5. The solution of the equations of motion
6. Longitudinal dynamics
7. Lateral-directional dynamics
8. Manoeuvrability
9. Stability
10. Flying and handling qualities
11. Stability augmentation
12. Aerodynamic modelling
13. Aerodynamic stability and control derivatives
14. Coursework studies
15. Flight in a non-steady atmosphere

About the author

After graduating Michael Cook joined Elliott Flight Automation as a Systems Engineer and contributed flight control systems design to several major projects. Later he joined the College of Aeronautics to research and teach flight dynamics, experimental flight mechanics and flight control. Previously leader of the Dynamics, Simulation and Control Research Group he is now retired and continues to provide part time support. In 2003 the Group was recognised as the Preferred Academic Capability Partner for Flight Dynamics by BAE SYSTEMS and in 2007 he received a Chairman’s Bronze award for his contribution to a joint UAV research programme.

Product details

• Authors: Cook, M. V. Cook, Michael Cook, Michael (Previously leader of the Dynamics Cook, Michael V. Cook, Michael V. (Previously Leader of the Dynamic Cook, Michael V. (Previously leader of the Dynamics Cook, COOK MICHAEL V, Cook Michael V.
• Publisher: ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 26.10.2012
• EAN: 9780080982427
• ISBN: 978-0-08-098242-7
• No. of pages: 608
• Dimensions: 220 mm x 242 mm x 32 mm
• Series: Butterworth-Heinemann; Elsevier Aerospace Engineering Series; Elsevier Aerospace Engineering Series
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Aviation and space engineering; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Aeronautics & Astronautics, Aerospace & aviation technology, Aerospace and aviation technology