
This edition of this flight stability and controls guide features an unintimidating math level, full coverage of terminology, and expanded discussions of classical to modern control theory and autopilot designs. Extensive examples, problems, and historical notes, make this concise book a vital addition to the engineer's library.
Product Description
The second edition of Flight Stability and Automatic Control presents an organized introduction to the useful and relevant topics necessary for a flight stability and controls course. Not only is this text presented at the appropriate mathematical level, it also features standard terminology and nomenclature, along with expanded coverage of classical control theory, autopilot designs, and modern control theory. Through the use of extensive examples, problems, and historical notes, author Robert Nelson develops a concise and vital text for aircraft flight stability and control or flight dynamics courses.
From the Publisher
Many more worked examples and end-of-chapter problems, some of which require computer solutions, are integrated throughout the text.
An expanded section on automatic control theory and its application to flight control system design is now included.
Chapters covering the topics of static stability, flight control, aircraft dynamics, and flying qualities have been improved.
Problems that require the use of a computer are now clearly identified.
Material is introduced by way of simple exercises so stud Read more...