Equations of Motion: rigid body dynamics, coordinate transformation, Euler angle & quaternion formulation – Dynamics of Generic Fixed Wing Aircraft: 6-DoF equations of motion, linearized equations of motion, linearised longitudinal & lateral equations, aerodynamic derivatives – LTI system basics – Stability of Uncontrolled Motion: linearized longitudinal & lateral dynamics, modes of motion – Response to Control Inputs: transfer function, step response & frequency response characteristics – Feedback Control: stability augmentation, PID control, root-locus technique for controller design – Introduction to modern control theory.

Same as Reference

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