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1985-02-13

1987-05-12

Barefoot, Galen

Aeronautics and astronautics

Aircraft control

Automatic

244136, 244 1713, B64C 1320

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046643400

ABSTRACT:
A stabilization system for hover vehicles, for example free-flying or cable-controlled helicopters or ducted fan vehicles. The system includes at least one downwardly directed sensor which generates a signal representing the distance from the ground of a predetermined location on the vehicle. The signal from one or more sensors is used to control the height of the vehicle above the ground. Signal from a pair of sensors are used to control the attitude of the vehicle relative to the ground.

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Proceedings of the Section International Conference on Remotely Piloted Vehicles Bristol University Royal Aeronautical Society-Apr. 1981, "The Control and Guidance Unit for Machan".

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