Title :
An intelligent control system for rocket engines: need, vision, and issues
Author :
Lorenzo, Carl F. ; Merrill, Walter C.
Author_Institution :
NASA Lewis Res. Center, Cleveland, OH, USA
Abstract :
Several components of intelligence are defined. Within the context of these definitions an intelligent control system for rocket engines is described. The description includes a framework for development of an intelligent control system, including diagnostics, coordination, and direct control. Some current results and issues are presented.<>
Keywords :
aerospace computer control; aerospace engines; knowledge based systems; rockets; coordination; diagnostics; intelligent control system; rocket engines; Adaptive control; Condition monitoring; Engines; Feedback; Graphics; Intelligent control; Programmable control; Robust control; Rockets; Uncertainty;
Journal_Title :
Control Systems, IEEE
