scholarly journals Guidance and Control Algorithm for Waypoint Following of Tilt-Rotor Airplane in Helicopter Flight Mode

2005 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 207-213
Author(s):  
Xiang Liu ◽  
Xiaogeng Liang

To solve the multi-interceptor coordination problem and to intercept the target with impact angle constraint, a novel distributed cooperative control algorithm with impact angle constraint based on integrated guidance and control is proposed. First, the mathematic model of integrated guidance and control is established by combining the interceptor-target relative motion model with the dynamic equation of the interceptor on pitch plane. The time varying gain extended state observer is developed to estimate and compensate the unknown disturbance. Based on the estimated value and fast nonsingular dynamic surface sliding control method, the IGC algorithm of leader is given; Then, based on distributed cooperative "leader-follower" model, the cooperative control strategy of multi-interceptor is designed, and gives out speeds in two directions on pitch plane, which are transformed to the command of total velocity and trajectory angle based on kinematic relations. Finally, to control the follower, the time varying gain extended state observer and the dynamic surface sliding control method are adopted. The simulation results demonstrate the effectiveness of the distributed cooperative control algorithm.


1998 ◽  
Vol 120 (3) ◽  
pp. 353-359 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. L. Dohner

Cooperative micro-robotic scent tracking vehicles are designed to collectively “sniff out” locations of high scent concentrations in unknown, geometrically complex environments. These vehicles are programed with guidance and control algorithms that allow inter cooperation among vehicles. In this paper, a cooperative guidance and control algorithm for scent tracking micro-robotic vehicles is presented. This algorithm is comprised of a sensory compensation sub-algorithm using point source cancellation, a guidance sub-algorithm using gradient descent tracking, and a control sub-algorithm using proportional feedback. The concepts of social rank and point source cancellation are new concepts introduced within. Simulation results for cooperative vehicles swarms are given. Limitations are discussed.


2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pil-Chang Son ◽  
Min-Cheol Song ◽  
Beomcheon Kim ◽  
Cheon-Kyun Oh ◽  
Young-Do Parkl

Aerospace ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 137
Author(s):  
Jinlin Wang ◽  
Hai Li ◽  
Zhangjin Lin ◽  
Hong Huo

The guidance and control problem of spacecraft approaching an asteroid using constant continuous thrust is studied in this work. The range of interest is from hundreds of kilometers to several kilometers, in which relative measurements of much higher accuracy than based on Earth can be used to facilitate further hovering or landing operations. Time-fixed glideslope guidance algorithm is improved by introducing a substitute of an existing control parameter and combined with elliptical relative orbital dynamics to rendezvous the spacecraft with a prescribed location in the proximity of a given asteroid. A vast range of values for the control parameters are explored and suitable combinations are found. To fully validate the robustness and accuracy of the proposed control algorithm, Monte Carlo simulations are done with the navigational error and implementation error considered.


2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-18
Author(s):  
Amber Israr ◽  
Eman H. Alkhammash ◽  
Myriam Hadjouni

The purpose of this paper is to develop a fixed-wing aircraft that has the abilities of both vertical take-off (VTOL) and a fixed-wing aircraft. To achieve this goal, a prototype of a fixed-wing gyroplane with two propellers is developed and a rotor can maneuver like a drone and also has the ability of vertical take-off and landing similar to a helicopter. This study provides guidance, navigation, and control algorithm for the gyrocopter. Firstly, this study describes the dynamics of the fixed-wing aircraft and its control inputs, i.e., throttle, blade pitch, and thrust vectors. Secondly, the inflow velocity, the forces acting on the rotor blade, and the factors affecting the rotor speed are analyzed. Afterward, the mathematical models of the rotor, dual engines, wings, and vertical and horizontal tails are presented. Later, the flight control strategy using a global processing system (GPS) module is designed. The parameters that are examined are attitude, speed, altitude, turn, and take-off control. Lastly, hardware in the loop (HWIL) based simulations proves the effectiveness and robustness of the navigation guidance and control mechanism. The simulations confirm that the proposed novel mechanism is robust and satisfies mission requirements. The gyrocopter remains stable during the whole flight and maneuvers the designated path efficiently.


2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (6) ◽  
pp. 707-719 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qiang Fu ◽  
Xiang-Yang Chen ◽  
Wei He

Abstract Three-dimensional (3D) visual tracking of a multicopter (where the camera is fixed while the multicopter is moving) means continuously recovering the six-degree-of-freedom pose of the multicopter relative to the camera. It can be used in many applications, such as precision terminal guidance and control algorithm validation for multicopters. However, it is difficult for many researchers to build a 3D visual tracking system for multicopters (VTSMs) by using cheap and off-the-shelf cameras. This paper firstly gives an over- view of the three key technologies of a 3D VTSMs: multi-camera placement, multi-camera calibration and pose estimation for multi-copters. Then, some representative 3D visual tracking systems for multicopters are introduced. Finally, the future development of the 3D VTSMs is analyzed and summarized.


Author(s):  
Xiang Liu ◽  
Xiaogeng Liang

In this study, an improved cooperative integrated guidance and control (IGC) design method is proposed based on distributed networks to address the guidance and control problem of multiple interceptor missiles. An IGC model for a leading interceptor is constructed based on the relative kinematic relations between missiles and a target and the kinematic equations of the missiles in a pitch channel. The unknown disturbances of the model are estimated using a finite-time disturbance observer (FTDO). Then, the control algorithm for the leading interceptor is designed according to the disturbance estimation and nonsingular fast dynamic surface sliding mode control (SMC). To enhance the rate of convergence of the cooperative control commands for the interceptors, an improved cooperative control strategy is proposed based on the leader-follower distributed network. Consequently, the two velocity components of the interceptor in the pitch channel can be obtained, which are subsequently converted to the total velocity and flight path angle commands of the interceptor using kinematic relations. The control algorithm for the following interceptor is similarly designed using an FTDO and dynamic surface SMC. The effectiveness of the improved distributed cooperative control strategy for multiple interceptors is validated through simulations.


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