Definition of "control system" []

• A mechanical, optical, or electronic system that is used to maintain a desired output. (noun)

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• "The LLTV was given a three-axis sidearm control stick very comparable to what Grumman was placing into the LM rather than the conventional aircraft-type center stick for pitch and roll control and rudder pedals for yaw control that had been in the LLRV, and a rate-command/attitude-hold control system closely approximating the handling characteristics anticipated for the LM."
• "Armstrong later went back to Johnsville to fly X-15 entry trajectories with various flight control system settings."
• "Most notably, Bell changed from an analog “fly-by-wire” FBW control system to a digital system, because that was the type being used in the LM."