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I'm trying to create a state-space model for the pitch control of an aircraft as described here: https://ctms.engin.umich.edu/CTMS/index.php?example=AircraftPitch&section=SystemModeling

The following equations are given for change in angle of attack and pitch rate: Text Text

Here's the translation of what any of those symbols mean:

$q$ = Pitch rate.

$\theta$ = Pitch angle.

$\delta$ = Elevator deflection angle.

$\mu = \frac{\rho S \bar{c}}{4 m}$.

$\rho$ = Density of air.

$S$ = Platform area of the wing.

$\bar{c}$ = Average chord length.

$m$ = Mass of the aircraft.

$\Omega = \frac{2 U}{\bar{c}}$.

$U$ = Equilibrium flight speed.

$C_T$ = Coefficient of thrust.

$C_D$ = Coefficient of drag.

$C_L$ = Coefficient of lift.

$C_W$ = Coefficient of weight.

$C_M$ = Coefficient of pitch moment.

$\gamma$ = Flight path angle.

$\sigma=\frac{1}{1+\mu C_L}$ = Constant.

$i_{yy}$ = Normalized moment of inertia.

$\eta=\mu \sigma C_M$ = Constant

But how do I get to these equations?

"Please refer to any aircraft-related textbooks for the explanation of how to derive these equations."

Not very helpful.

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  • $\begingroup$ did you actually try an aircraft-related textbook or just give up? $\endgroup$
    – Tiger Guy
    Commented Jul 8 at 3:50
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    $\begingroup$ Just for your information many textbooks are now published in pdf format and available online so easily read when you are in a motel with an internet connection. $\endgroup$
    – Solar Mike
    Commented Jul 8 at 5:16
  • $\begingroup$ This is rude language. I recommend the account be closed. $\endgroup$
    – kamran
    Commented Jul 8 at 5:34
  • $\begingroup$ @kamran I flagged as such. But hoping still. $\endgroup$
    – Solar Mike
    Commented Jul 8 at 7:11
  • $\begingroup$ The prerequisites include linear algebra, multivariable and vector calculus, transformation matricies, and nonlinear system dynamics. Fourier transforms also. Freshman stuff at MIT and Cal Tech, but postgrad stuff in other places. $\endgroup$
    – Phil Sweet
    Commented Jul 9 at 14:41

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