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Sorted by: Date Added To NTRS in Descending order 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Next >> Real-Time Dynamic Modeling - Data Information Requirements and Flight Test Results Author(s): Morelli, Eugene A.; Smith, Mark S. Abstract: Practical aspects of identifying dynamic models for aircraft in real time were studied. Topics include formulation of an equation-error method in the frequency domain to estimate non-dimensional stability and control ... NASA Center: Dryden Flight Research Center, Langley Research Center Publication Year: 2008 Added to NTRS: 2008-09-11 Document ID: 20080034476 In-Flight Stability Analysis of the X-48B Aircraft Author(s): Regan, Christopher D. Abstract: This report presents the system description, methods, and sample results of the in-flight stability analysis for the X-48B, Blended Wing Body Low-Speed Vehicle. The X-48B vehicle is a dynamically scaled, remotely piloted ... NASA Center: Dryden Flight Research Center Publication Year: 2008 Added to NTRS: 2008-09-11 Document ID: 20080034515 An Analytical Thermal Model for Autonomous Soaring Research Author(s): Allen, Michael Abstract: A viewgraph presentation describing an analytical thermal model used to enable research on autonomous soaring for a small UAV aircraft is given. The topics include: 1) Purpose; 2) Approach; 3) SURFRAD Data; 4) Convective ... NASA Center: Dryden Flight Research Center Publication Year: 2006 Added to NTRS: 2008-09-11 Document ID: 20060024599 Aircraft Control Using Engine Thrust: A History of Learning TOC Real-Time Author(s): Cole, Jennifer H. Abstract: A history of learning the operation of Throttles Only Control (TOC) to control an aircraft in real time using engine thrust is shown. The topics include: 1) Past TOC Accidents/Incidents; 2) 1972: DC-10 American Airlines; 3) ... NASA Center: Dryden Flight Research Center Publication Year: 2006 Added to NTRS: 2008-09-11 Document ID: 20060048250 The X-43 Fin Actuation System Problem - Reliability in Shades of Gray Author(s): Peebles, Curtis Abstract: Following the loss of the first X-43 during launch, the mishap investigation board indicated the Fin Actuator System (FAS) needed to have a larger torque margin. To supply this added torque, a second actuator was added. The ... NASA Center: Dryden Flight Research Center Publication Year: 2006 Added to NTRS: 2008-09-11 Document ID: 20060047742 Flight Results of the NF-15B Intelligent Flight Control System (IFCS) Aircraft with Adaptation to a Longitudinally Destabilized Plant Author(s): Bosworth, John T. Abstract: Adaptive flight control systems have the potential to be resilient to extreme changes in airplane behavior. Extreme changes could be a result of a system failure or of damage to the airplane. The goal for the adaptive system ... NASA Center: Dryden Flight Research Center Publication Year: 2008 Added to NTRS: 2008-09-11 Document ID: 20080034509 Platform Precision Autopilot Overview and Flight Test Results Author(s): Lin, V.; Strovers, B.; Lee, J.; Beck, R. Abstract: The Platform Precision Autopilot is an instrument landing system interfaced autopilot system, developed to enable an aircraft to repeatedly fly nearly the same trajectory hours, days, or weeks later. The Platform Precision ... NASA Center: Dryden Flight Research Center Publication Year: 2008 Added to NTRS: 2008-09-10 Document ID: 20080033977; Report Number: AIAA Paper 2008-6460 The X-43A Flush Airdata Sensing System Flight Test Results Author(s): Baumann, Ethan; Pahle, Joseph W.; Davis, Mark; White, John Terry Abstract: The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has flight-tested a flush airdata sensing (FADS) system on the Hyper-X Research Vehicle (X-43A) at hypersonic speeds during the course of two successful flights. For ... NASA Center: Dryden Flight Research Center Publication Year: 2008 Added to NTRS: 2008-09-10 Document ID: 20080033978; Report Number: AIAA Paper 2008-6570 2007 Western States Fire Mission Author(s): Howell, Kathleen Abstract: A general overview of the Ikhana Uninhabited Air System (UAS) is presented. The contents include: 1) Ikhana UAS; 2) Ikhana UAS / Ground Control Station (GCS); 3) Ikhana UAS / Antennas; 4) Western States Fire Mission 2007 ... NASA Center: Dryden Flight Research Center Publication Year: 2008 Added to NTRS: 2008-09-10 Document ID: 20080034426 Non-Linear System Identification for Aeroelastic Systems with Application to Experimental Data Author(s): Kukreja, Sunil L. Abstract: Representation and identification of a non-linear aeroelastic pitch-plunge system as a model of the NARMAX class is considered. A non-linear difference equation describing this aircraft model is derived theoretically and ... 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