An Analytical Study Of The Response Of A Constant Attitude Aircraft To Atmospheric Turbulence

An analytical study has shown that, with proper selection of feedback gains, an automatic control system can reduce excursions in altitude of a jet transport flying in turbulence without increasing structural loads. The control system uses feedback of attitude-angle and pitch-rate signals to the elevator and uses feedback of altitude and altitude-rate signals to the throttle.

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