Reconfigurable Control Design for the X-40A With In-Flight Simulation Results

Abstract

In order to increase survivability and maximize performance, autonomous vehicles require the development of algorithms that fulfill the role of an adaptive human pilot in response to failures, damage, or uncertain vehicle dynamics. Hence, the guidance and control algorithms implemented on autonomous vehicles must be able to react and compensate, whenever possible, for failures so that their impact can be minimized. In this work, an adaptive reconfigurable inner-loop controller is developed for a modified version of the X-40A Space Maneuvering Vehicle. The purpose of this inner loop control system is to accurately track body-frame angular velocity vector commands, while automatically reacting to and compensating for failures, damage, or uncertain vehicle dynamics.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 2004
Accession Number
ADA421374

Entities

People

  • David B. Doman
  • Michael W. Oppenheimer

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Aircrafts
  • Algorithms
  • Control Surfaces
  • Control Systems
  • Dynamics
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Flight Simulations
  • Flight Simulators
  • Guidance
  • Launch Vehicles
  • Military Research
  • Research Aircraft
  • Reusable Launch Vehicles
  • Simulations
  • Vehicles

Readers

  • Robotics and Automation.

Technology Areas

  • Autonomy
  • Autonomy - Autonomous System Control
  • Space
  • Space - Spacecraft Maneuvers