A Dynamic Simulation and Feedback Control Scheme for the U.S. Marine Corps' Airborne Remotely Operated Device (AROD)

Abstract

The equations of motion for a ducted fan hovering device are developed and programmed in a computer simulation. Experimental aerodynamic data is integrated with the computer model. A feedback control scheme for the multiple-input, multiple-output system is determined using optimal control techniques. Time response results are obtained and analyzed. As a separate issue, the body of the device is modelled for electro-magnetic analysis and a basic radio antenna design is determined for UHF transmission. Keywords: Remotely piloted vehicles; Optimal control; Equations of motion; Stability.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1987
Accession Number
ADA186597

Entities

People

  • William G. Bassett

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Autonomy
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerodynamic Characteristics
  • Aircrafts
  • Angular Momentum
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computer Simulations
  • Computers
  • Control Surfaces
  • Control Systems
  • Ducted Fans
  • Engineering
  • Equations
  • Equations Of Motion
  • Frequency
  • Marine Corps
  • Radio Frequency
  • Remotely Piloted Vehicles

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Adaptive Control and Estimation with Uncertainty in Dynamic Systems.
  • Control Systems Engineering.
  • Microwave Engineering.