Characterization of Derived Angle of Attack and Flight Path Algorithms

The technical objective of the proposed effort is to exploit derived angle-of-attack (AOA) and flightpath angles (gamma) from low cost Attitude Heading Reference System (AHRS) COTS systems found in general aviation (GA) aircraft. The feasibility of derived AOA will be evaluated for use cases of displays, envelope protection, and fly-by-wire flight control systems. It is expected that the results of this work will be a) recommended minimum performance standards for the algorithm and AHRS device, and b) the criteria for each use case when using AHRS that can be codified into a standard or a circular.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Centers of Excellence - Partnership to Enhance General Aviation Safety, Accessibility, and Sustainability

Language

• English

Project

• Status: Completed
• Funding: $63,678.15
• Contract Numbers:

  12-C-GA-OSU-017,025,030

  12-C-GA-TEES-006,012,014

  12-C-GA-TEES-031

• Sponsor Organizations:

  Federal Aviation Administration

  William J. Hughes Technical Center, Atlantic City International Airport
  Atlantic City, NJ  United States  08405
• Project Managers:

  McGuire, Robert

• Performing Organizations:

  Ohio State University, Center for Aviation Studies

  2036 Neil Avenue
  Bolz Hall, Suite 228
  Columbus, OH  United States  43210

  Texas A&M University, Aerospace Engineering

  3141 TAMU
  701 H.R. Bright Building
  College Station, TX  United States  77843
• Principal Investigators:

  Young, Seth

  Valasek, John

• Start Date: 20150814
• Expected Completion Date: 20161231
• Actual Completion Date: 20161231
• Source Data: PEGASAS Project 16

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Aircraft operations; Algorithms; Angle of attack; Aviation safety; Flight control systems; Flight paths; General aviation aircraft
• Subject Areas: Aviation; Operations and Traffic Management; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01587292
• Record Type: Research project
• Source Agency: Partnership to Enhance General Aviation Safety, Accessibility and Sustainability
• Contract Numbers: 12-C-GA-OSU-017,025,030, 12-C-GA-TEES-006,012,014, 12-C-GA-TEES-031
• Files: RIP, USDOT
• Created Date: Jan 19 2016 4:02PM