Analogue-computer simulation of an autopilot servo system having nonlinear response characteristics

Arthur L. Jones, John S. White
naca-tn-2707
Jun 1952

The nonlinear response characteristics of an electrohydraulic servo system were successfully simulated using an electronic analogue computer (differential analyzer). This servo system was the control unit of an autopilot used in the automatic stabilization and control of an aircraft.

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