ABSTRACT
The problems in aircraft dynamics are, often but not always, related to flight simulation, flight control, and system identification. Modeling, identification, parameter estimation, and simulation play a very significant role in the present-day analysis of complex dynamical systems including aerospace vehicles. The information obtained from the application of these techniques can be routinely used for flight simulation, design and development of flight-control laws, and prediction (including simulation) of dynamic phenomena of these vehicles. Application of these techniques to an aerospace vehicle centers on the knowledge of flight mechanics. The main aim of this book is to strengthen the foundation in flight mechanics using systems theory concepts of mathematical model building, system identification, parameter estimation, and simulation, which provide the defining principles and techniques. Clear understanding of techniques of one field enhances the understanding of the other field. Often flight mechanics and flight dynamics are used interchangeably; however, the study of flight dynamics encompasses flight mechanics analysis. This book emphasizes on flight mechanics and associated studies in model building and their use in various applications that broaden the scope of flight dynamics.
