Development of Control Algorithm for the Autonomous Gliding Delivery System

Abstract

The paper considers the development and simulation testing of the control algorithms for an autonomous high-glide aerial delivery system, which consists of 650 sq.ft rectangular double-skin parafoil and 500 lb payload. The paper applies optimal control analysis to the real-time trajectory generation. Resulting guidance and control system includes tracking this reference trajectory using a nonlinear tracking controller. The paper presents the description of the algorithm along with simulation results and ends with guidelines for the further implementation of the developed software aboard the real system.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 22, 2003
Accession Number
ADA525801

Entities

People

  • Isaac Kaminer
  • Oleg A. Yakimenko

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Autonomy
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Algorithms
  • Altimeters
  • Altitude
  • Closed Loop Systems
  • Control Systems
  • Coordinate Systems
  • Energy Management
  • Flight Paths
  • Global Positioning Systems
  • Guidance
  • Navigation
  • Parachutes
  • Proportional Navigation
  • Three Dimensional
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
  • Unmanned Vehicles

Readers

  • Aerial Delivery - Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Control Systems Engineering.
  • Software Engineering.