Application of the Perceptual-Behavioral Pilot Model for Handling Qualities Assessment and Prediction

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edward N. Bachelder ◽  
Bimal L. Aponso
Keyword(s):  
Handling Qualities ◽  
Pilot Model

Lateral-directional controller design using a pilot model and flight simulator experiments

2008 ◽  
Vol 112 (1130) ◽  
pp. 213-218 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Tokutake ◽  
J. Fujinaga ◽  
Y. Miura
Keyword(s):  
Controller Design ◽  
Design Method ◽  
Flight Simulator ◽  
Handling Qualities ◽  
Pilot Model

Abstract A new controller design method of lateral-directional dynamics is proposed. This method is based on the formulated pilot model, and the controller is designed so that the pilot-aeroplane system attains the desired requirements. Robust stabilities and handling qualities can be taken into account. The proposed method was applied to B747 dynamics, and flight simulator experiments were performed, and the designed controller was verified.

Prediction of Pilot Opinion Ratings Using an Optimal Pilot Model

1977 ◽  
Vol 19 (5) ◽  
pp. 459-475 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ronald A. Hess
Keyword(s):  
Optimal Control ◽  
Predictive Capability ◽  
Relative Ease ◽  
Handling Qualities ◽  
Modeling Procedure ◽  
Pilot Model ◽  
Helicopter Landing ◽  
Using Data ◽  
And Task

A brief review of some of the more pertinent applications of analytical pilot models to the prediction of aircraft handling qualities is undertaken. The relative ease with which multiloop piloting tasks can be modeled via the optimal control formulation makes the use of optimal pilot models particularly attractive for handling qualities research. To this end, a rating hypothesis is introduced which relates the numerical pilot opinion rating assigned to a particular vehicle and task to the numerical value of the index of performance resulting from an optimal pilot modeling procedure as applied to that vehicle and task. This hypothesis is tested using data from piloted simulations and is shown to be reasonable. An example concerning a helicopter landing approach is introduced to outline the predictive capability of the rating hypothesis in multiaxis piloting tasks.

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