EED3016 CONTROL SYSTEMS

2019-2020 Spring Semester

Assignment - 1

Deadline: 30.3.2020

In one mode of operation, the autopilot of a jet transport is used to control altitude. For the

purpose of designing the altitude portion of the autopilot loop, only the long-period airplane

dynamics are important. Assume that the linearized relationship between altitude and elevator

angle for the long-period dynamics is

𝐻(𝑠) 250 ft/sec
𝐺(𝑠) = =
𝛿(𝑠) 𝑠(𝑠 + 5)(𝑠 + 50) deg
The autopilot receives from the altimeter an electrical signal proportional to altitude. This signal

is compared with a command signal (proportional to the altitude selected by the pilot), and the

difference provides an error signal. The error signal is processed through compensation, and the

result is used to command the elevator actuators. A block diagram of this system is shown in figure

below. You have been given the task of analysing the frequency response and stability of this

system. Begin by considering a proportional control law D(s) = K.

1. Draw a Bode plot of the open-loop system for D(s) = K = 1

2. Find the approximate gain and phase margins of this system.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Güleser K. Demir

Asst. Prof. Dr. Hatice Doğan