Patricia Norris Dutton

US Patent:

48687553, Sep 19, 1989

Filed:

May 18, 1987

Appl. No.:

7/053430

Inventors:

M. Christa McNulty - Dallas TX
Karl E. Schricker - Plano TX
Glenn H. Coleman - McKinney TX
Patricia L. Dutton - Allen TX
Garr S. Lystad - Dallas TX

Assignee:

Texas Instruments Incorporated - Dallas TX

International Classification:

G06F 1550

US Classification:

364434

Abstract:

An automatic control system for an aircraft has a first controller connected to the pilot's operating controls. The first controller manipulates the operating controls so that goals, expressed in terms of selected aircraft parameters, are achieved. A second controller supplies a series of goals to the first controller so that the aircraft will perform desired maneuvers. A third controller acts as a mission planner, and supplies desired maneuvers to the second controller in accordance with overall mission plans.