Design, Conduction and Evaluation of Piloted Simulation Mission Task Element Tests for Desired Behavior Validation of an eVTOL Flight Control System

Maximilian Wechner, Michael M. Marb, Michael Zintl, David Seiferth, Florian Holzapfel

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Abstract

Simulation-based flight testing by pilots represents a cornerstone during the development of an eVTOL aircraft. The main objective is the verification of the flight control system, especially the assessment of the handling qualities and the human machine interface. For this purpose, Mission Task Elements (MTEs) can be used. The paper demonstrates how the method of MTE testing can be applied in the early (model-based) development process of a fly-by-wire control system for an eVTOL aircraft to validate its desired behavior. It further provides new MTE designs tailored specifically for eVTOL applications. The MTE tests are conducted and evaluated in both nominal conditions and atmospheric disturbances as well as for selected failure conditions.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAIAA AVIATION 2022 Forum
PublisherAmerican Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc, AIAA
ISBN (Print)9781624106354
DOIs
StatePublished - 2022
EventAIAA AVIATION 2022 Forum - Chicago, United States
Duration: 27 Jun 20221 Jul 2022

Publication series

NameAIAA AVIATION 2022 Forum

Conference

ConferenceAIAA AVIATION 2022 Forum
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityChicago
Period27/06/221/07/22

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