Redundant command generator tracker control technique for self-repairing flight control systems

Abstract

The command generator tracker (CGT) technique is used to design an explicit model following scheme in which the stabilizing feedback control law is designed to be a redundant control law. The scheme is applicable to the selfrepairing flight control system concept. The A-7D DIGITAC aircraft linearized data, at one flight condition and one type of impairment, is employed to demonstrate the validity of the approach. The employment of a redundant control law will increase the survivability and operational reliability of the aircraft and will enhance its maintainability during the combat and peace time missions.