An Application of Optimal Control Theory to an Anti-Tank Weapon System

Abstract

The problem of implementing a three-state optimal control law in an anti-tank weapon system was examined. The weapon was represented by a detailed six degree of freedom simulation. The derivation of the control law is included along with a four-state simulation that was used to model the 6DOF simulation. The procedure used to implement the control law is given in Chapter III, and the method of obtaining optimal control parameters appears in Appendix C. The question of sensitivity is also examined using both simulations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1978
Accession Number
ADA056270

Entities

People

  • Daniel C. St. Clair
  • Randy J. York

Organizations

  • Western Kentucky University

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Communities of Interest

  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Algorithms
  • Anti-Tank Weapons
  • Computers
  • Control Systems
  • Detectors
  • Differential Equations
  • Equations
  • Geometry
  • Guidance
  • Mathematical Programming
  • Mathematics
  • Navigation
  • Posture (Physiology)
  • Proportional Navigation
  • Reentry Vehicles
  • Terminal Guidance
  • Weapon Systems

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