F16 Flight Control Simulation Program

Application Context:

In aircraft design and manufacturing, simulation technology serves as a critical tool that reduces development costs while ensuring aircraft safety and performance. This study uses the F16 model as an example, implementing open-loop control techniques through MATLAB simulation with comprehensive aerodynamic parameters. The aircraft model employs S-functions written in MATLAB, utilizing efficient C-like syntax for rapid execution and real-time simulation capabilities.

Key Technology:

The core methodology involves F16 modeling and simulation using MATLAB/Simulink, incorporating aerodynamic coefficient calculations through lookup tables and state-space representations of flight dynamics. The implementation includes key functions for calculating forces and moments based on control surface deflections, angle of attack, and sideslip angles. Additional considerations in model design account for aircraft mass properties, velocity parameters, and altitude effects, with optimization algorithms analyzing these factors to enhance aircraft performance and safety metrics.