RCAIDE.Library.Plots.Stability.plot_lateral_stability
plot_lateral_stability#
- plot_lateral_stability(results, save_figure=False, show_legend=True, save_filename='Lateral_Stability', file_type='.png', width=11, height=7)[source]#
Creates a multi-panel visualization of lateral-directional stability characteristics.
- Parameters:
results (Results) –
- RCAIDE results data structure containing:
- segments[i].conditions.frames.inertial.time[:,0]
Time history for each segment
- segments[i].conditions.aerodynamics.angles.phi[:,0]
Bank angle history
- segments[i].conditions.control_surfaces.aileron.deflection[:,0]
Aileron deflection history
- segments[i].conditions.control_surfaces.rudder.deflection[:,0]
Rudder deflection history
- segments[i].tag
Name/identifier of each segment
save_figure (bool, optional) – Flag for saving the figure (default: False)
show_legend (bool, optional) – Flag to display segment legend (default: True)
save_filename (str, optional) – Name of file for saved figure (default: “Lateral_Stability”)
file_type (str, optional) – File extension for saved figure (default: “.png”)
width (float, optional) – Figure width in inches (default: 11)
height (float, optional) – Figure height in inches (default: 7)
- Returns:
fig –
- Handle to the generated figure containing three subplots:
Bank angle vs time
Aileron deflection vs time
Rudder deflection vs time
- Return type:
matplotlib.figure.Figure
Notes
- Creates visualization showing:
Roll attitude response
Lateral control inputs
Directional control inputs
Time history for each segment
- Major Assumptions
Angles are in degrees
Time is in minutes
Positive deflections follow right-hand rule
Definitions
- ‘Bank Angle’
Roll attitude relative to horizon
- ‘Aileron Deflection’
Roll control surface position
- ‘Rudder Deflection’
Yaw control surface position
See also
RCAIDE.Library.Plots.Stability.plot_longitudinal_stability
Longitudinal stability analysis
RCAIDE.Library.Plots.Stability.plot_flight_forces_and_moments
Force/moment visualization