378 pgs, 1994 Princeton University Press
ISBN 978-0691087825

Bryson's comprehensive treatment of automatic control logic design emphasizes mathematical modeling throughout and describes the linear-quadratic-regulator (LQR) method of feedback control synthesis. The first half of the book concerns control systems, such as momentum wheels and gimbaled engines, while the second half is about aircraft attitude and flight path control.The text is enhanced by 19 tables and more than 200 figures, as well as 6 appendices summarizing analysis, synthesis, simulation, and modeling.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Natural Motions of Rigid Spacecraft
2. Spacecraft Sensors and Attitude Determination
3. Attitude Control with Thrusters
4. Attitude Control with Reaction Wheels
5. Attitude Stabilization with Spin
6. Attitude Control with a Gimbaled Momentum Wheel
7. Attitude Control during Thrust Maneuvers
8. Control of Translational Motions
9. Flexibility and Fuel Slosh
10. Natural Motions of Rigid Aircraft
11. Aircraft Sensors
12. Control of Longitudinal Motions of Aircraft
13. Control of Lateral Motions of Aircraft
14. Control of Helicopters near Hover
15. Aeroelastic Systems
16. Appendix A: Linear System Representations
17. Appendix B: Steady-State Control
18. Appendix C: Synthesis of Analog Control Logic
19. Appendix D: Synthesis of Digital Control Logic
20. Appendix E: Simulation
21. Appendix F: Modeling Flexible Systems