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Considerations involved in the design of a roll-angle computer for a bank-to-turn interceptorAt the Ames Aeronautical Laboratory some flight and analog computer studies have been made on the final attack phase of automatic interceptions. The ultimate objective of these studies is to define the behavior of various types of automatic control systems as influenced by a wide range of aerodynamic characteristics. This is a continuing program still in its initial stages; however, it is felt that conclusions of general significance can be drawn from these preliminary studies. One point of particular importance is the necessity for including a gain charger or computer in the azimuth loop of any bank-to-turn airplane or missile. This device translates azimuth error signals into appropriate roll commands. The results to date have shown that the characteristics of this component have a predominant effect on the behavior of a automatic system. It is the purpose of this paper to discuss considerations of importance in the design of a suitable roll-angle computer. In this regard, the present paper complements the analytical work reported in NACA RM L54E27, 1954.
Document ID
19930093742
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other
Authors
Triplett, William C
Date Acquired
August 29, 2013
Publication Date
June 1, 1955
Report/Patent Number
NACA-RM-A55D18a
Accession Number
93R23043
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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