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Computer Simulation of a Cruise Missile Using Brushless DC Motor Fin Control.

ADA155935

Publication Date	1985
Personal Author	Franklin, G. C.
Page Count	61
Abstract	This thesis describes a computer simulation developed in order to provide a method of establishing the potential of brushless DC motors for applications to tactical cruise missile control surface positioning. In particular an altitude hold controller has been developed that provides an operational load test condition for the evaluation of the electromechanical actuator. A proportional integral control scheme in conjunction with tachometer feedback provides the position control for the missile tailfin surfaces. The fin control system is further imbedded in a cruise missile model to allow altitude control of the missile. The load on the fin is developed from the dynamic fluid environment that the missile will be operating in and is proportional to such factors as fin size and air density. The program written in CSMP language is suitable for parametric studies including motor and torque load characteristics, and missile and control system parameters. Additional keywords: Equations of motion; Fortran. (Author)
Keywords	Servomotors Brushless electric equipment Electric motors Direct current Attitude control systems Fins Digital simulation Cruise missiles Guided missile components Altitude Atmospheric density Tachometers Feedback Equations of motion Fortran Theses Brushless DC motors Altitude hold controllers
Source Agency	Non Paid ADAS
NTIS Subject Category	75A - Air & Space Launched Missiles 49C - Electromechanical Devices
Corporate Authors	Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA.
Document Type	Thesis
Title Note	Master's thesis.
NTIS Issue Number	198521

Computer Simulation of a Cruise Missile Using Brushless DC Motor Fin Control.

Computer Simulation of a Cruise Missile Using Brushless DC Motor Fin Control.
ADA155935

Publication Date	1985
Personal Author	Franklin, G. C.
Page Count	61
Abstract	This thesis describes a computer simulation developed in order to provide a method of establishing the potential of brushless DC motors for applications to tactical cruise missile control surface positioning. In particular an altitude hold controller has been developed that provides an operational load test condition for the evaluation of the electromechanical actuator. A proportional integral control scheme in conjunction with tachometer feedback provides the position control for the missile tailfin surfaces. The fin control system is further imbedded in a cruise missile model to allow altitude control of the missile. The load on the fin is developed from the dynamic fluid environment that the missile will be operating in and is proportional to such factors as fin size and air density. The program written in CSMP language is suitable for parametric studies including motor and torque load characteristics, and missile and control system parameters. Additional keywords: Equations of motion; Fortran. (Author)
Keywords	Servomotors Brushless electric equipment Electric motors Direct current Attitude control systems Fins Digital simulation Cruise missiles Guided missile components Altitude Atmospheric density Tachometers Feedback Equations of motion Fortran Theses Brushless DC motors Altitude hold controllers
Source Agency	Non Paid ADAS
NTIS Subject Category	75A - Air & Space Launched Missiles 49C - Electromechanical Devices
Corporate Authors	Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA.
Document Type	Thesis
Title Note	Master's thesis.
NTIS Issue Number	198521