Synthesis of Optimal Control and Flight Testing of an Autonomous Circular Parachute

Abstract

Development of guidance and control algorithms for autonomous solid circular parachutes is addressed. This effort is a part of the Affordable Guided Airdrop System that integrates a low-cost guidance and control system into fielded cargo air delivery systems. First, the underlying Affordable Guided Airdrop System concept, architecture, and components are described. Then a synthesis of a classical optimal control based on Pontrjagin's maximum principle is suggested. Then the development of a practical control algorithm is detailed. Simulation and flight-test results of the final Affordable Guided Airdrop System demonstration are also presented.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2004
Accession Number
ADA523234

Entities

People

  • Isaac Kaminer
  • Oleg A. Yakimenko
  • Scott H. Dellicker
  • Vladimir N. Dobrokhodov

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Autonomy
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Aeronautics
  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Algorithms
  • Cargo Parachutes
  • Closed Loop Systems
  • Computers
  • Control Systems
  • Differential Equations
  • Flight Testing
  • Global Positioning Systems
  • Guidance Computers
  • Navigation
  • Parachutes
  • Simulations
  • Standards

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