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An automatic control system for an aircraft has a first controller connected to the pilot\s operating controls. The first controller manipulates the operating controls so that goals, expressed in terms of selected aircraft parameters, are achieved. A second controller supplies a series of goals to t

An automatic control system for an aircraft has a first controller connected to the pilot\s operating controls. The first controller manipulates the operating controls so that goals, expressed in terms of selected aircraft parameters, are achieved. A second controller supplies a series of goals to the first controller so that the aircraft will perform desired maneuvers. A third controller acts as a mission planner, and supplies desired maneuvers to the second controller in accordance with overall mission plans.

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A control system for a vehicle, comprising: vehicle controls for manipulating controllable functions of the vehicle; a first control system coupled to said vehicle controls, said first control system adapted to manipulate the controllable functions to achieve predetermined goals, said predetermined

A control system for a vehicle, comprising: vehicle controls for manipulating controllable functions of the vehicle; a first control system coupled to said vehicle controls, said first control system adapted to manipulate the controllable functions to achieve predetermined goals, said predetermined goals being selected vehicle operating parameters; a second control system coupled to said first control system and adapted for controlling said first control system by providing a series of goals to achieve predetermined maneuvers, wherein a series of consecutive goals defines a maneuver and a series of consecutive maneuvers defines a mission plan to be executed by the vehicle; and a third control system coupled to said second control system, wherein said third control system includes a mission planner, and wherein said third control system controls said second control system and is adapted for providing a series of consecutive maneuvers to said second control system in accordance with a mission plan.