Flight Systems and Control A Practical Approach

This book focuses on flight vehicles and their navigational systems, discussing different forms of flight structures and their control systems, from fixed wings to rotary crafts. Software simulation enables testing of the hardware without actual implement

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Tian Seng Ng

Flight Systems and Control A Practical Approach

Springer Aerospace Technology

The Springer Aerospace Technology series is devoted to the technology of aircraft and spacecraft including design, construction, control and the science. The books present the fundamentals and applications in all fields related to aerospace engineering. The topics include aircraft, missiles, space vehicles, aircraft engines, propulsion units and related subjects.

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Tian Seng Ng

Flight Systems and Control A Practical Approach

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Tian Seng Ng Nanyang Technological University School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Singapore Singapore

ISSN 1869-1730 ISSN 1869-1749 (electronic) Springer Aerospace Technology ISBN 978-981-10-8720-2 ISBN 978-981-10-8721-9 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-8721-9 Library of Congress Control Number: 2018935953 © Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2018 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. Printed on acid-free paper This Springer imprint is published by the registered company Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. part of Springer Nature The registered company address is: 152 Beach Road, #21-01/04 Gateway East, Singapore 189721, Singapore

In Memory of The Late Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ng Wan Sing

Preface

Aviation technology has been in existence since the last century. Throughout the decades, many developments have evolved in flight mechanics and control in aerospace engineering. Especially, nowadays, where computers are becoming more popular, technological control has progressed to combine with computed technology for automated and more precise methods of control. Software control can take the place of hardwired control system economically. Hence, new control technologies are progressively discovered and taught in institutions. Many research and st