DYNAMIC SCHEDULING OF INTERACTING AUTOMATED VTOLS
Abstract
VTOL concepts exist in various configurations, e.g. wings and tilt rotor (Osprey), wings and tilt jet (Harrier), wings and vectored thrust (Lillium), or wings and fixed rotors for thrust and lift (Autoflight X). These concepts yield a high maneuverability and allow to operate in narrow areas. The interaction of a fleet of automated/autonomous VTOLs at busy terminals, during observation missions, or in logistics requires scheduling of tasks and departure times taking into account the actual duration of tasks, especially if durations can vary and are difficult to predict a priori. We aim to develop a novel method, which only requires a point-wise evaluation of the value function using direct methods for optimal control and parametric sensitivity analysis for gradient evaluation of the value function. 4) Numerical validation for sample applications.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Aug 11, 2021
- Source ID
- FA86552017026
Entities
People
- Matthias Gerdts
Organizations
- Air Force Office of Scientific Research
- Bundeswehr University Munich
- United States Air Force