APPLICATION OF DIFFERENTIAL GAME THEORY TO PURSUIT-EVASION PROBLEMS OF TWO AIRCRAFT

Abstract

The pursuit-evasion aspect of the two aircraft combat problem is introduced as a fixed time, zero sum, perfect information differential game. A realistic aircraft model is presented for which a solution of this combat problem is desired. Because of the non-linear dynamics associated with this model, an optimal closed-loop solution cannot be obtained. Three additional simplified aircraft models are introduced as approximations to the realistic model. Optimal solutions and closed-loop control laws are obtained for each of these models. Analysis of these solutions and control laws enables the formulation of an approximate closed-loop control law for use with the original realistic model.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1970
Accession Number
AD0711055

Entities

People

  • William L. Othling Jr.

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircraft Models
  • Aircrafts
  • Boundaries
  • Boundary Value Problems
  • Computer Programs
  • Differential Equations
  • Engineering
  • Equations Of State
  • Game Theory
  • Geometry
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Standards
  • Theses
  • Time Intervals
  • Two Dimensional
  • Vehicles

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