Flight dynamics and control of aero and space vehicles by Rama K. YedavalliCall Number: On order
ISBN: 9781118934456
Publication Date: 2020
Presents the dynamics and control of various flight vehicles, including aircraft, spacecraft, helicopter, missiles, etc, in a unified framework. Covers fundamental topics in the dynamics and control of flight vehicles, highlighting shared points as well as differences in dynamics and control issues. Begins with the derivation of the equations of motion for a general rigid body and then delineates the differences between the dynamics of various flight vehicles in a fundamental way. Then focuses on the dynamic equations with application to these various flight vehicles, concentrating more on aircraft and spacecraft cases. Control systems analysis and design is carried out both from transfer function, classical control, as well as modern, state space control points of view. Illustrative examples of application to atmospheric and space vehicles are presented, emphasizing the 'systems level' viewpoint of control design. Contains worked out MATLAB examples and end-of-chapter homework.