Development of a three degree-of-freedom control simulation for a group 3 large unmanned aircraft system

Author

Majka Anna Wilczynski, Mississippi State UniversityFollow

Issuing Body

Mississippi State University

Advisor

Sescu, Adrian

Committee Member

Walker, Calvin R

Committee Member

Belk, Davy

Date of Degree

12-10-2021

Document Type

Graduate Thesis - Open Access

Major

Aerospace Engineering

Degree Name

Master of Science (M.S.)

College

James Worth Bagley College of Engineering

Department

Department of Aerospace Engineering

Abstract

Aircraft modeling and simulation has become increasingly important in the aviation world. Simulations allow for safer and more economical training prior to flight testing. In this project, a three degree-of-freedom control simulation coded in a MATLAB environment is used to assess and simulate the dynamic stability of group three unmanned aircraft system. By calculating, evaluating, and simulating the static and dynamic stability derivatives of the aircraft, this project will allow for the estimation of the handling qualities of an unmanned aircraft system. This can help mitigate risks that come along with altering the mass and aerodynamic properties of an aircraft, therefore creating a safer environment for flight testing.

Recommended Citation

Wilczynski, Majka Anna, "Development of a three degree-of-freedom control simulation for a group 3 large unmanned aircraft system" (2021). Theses and Dissertations. 5320.
https://scholarsjunction.msstate.edu/td/5320