Cooperative control of multiple UAV's in close formation flight via nonlinear adaptive approach

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Abstract

Close formation control of multi-UAVs is addressed in this chapter. Nonlinear dynamic model reflecting the aerodynamic coupling effects introduced by close formation flight (such as vortex of the adjacent lead aircraft) is considered. Adaptive control algorithms for asymptotic lateral, longitudinal, and vertical separation tracking are developed. Simulation on three F16 class aircrafts performing Δ-shaped formation was conducted. Both theoretical studies and simulation results demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed control method.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationTheory and Algorithms for Cooperative Systems
PublisherWorld Scientific
Pages499-512
Number of pages14
ISBN (Electronic)9789814481946
ISBN (Print)9789812560209
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2004
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameSeries on Computers and Operations Research
PublisherWorld Scientific
Volume4
ISSN (Print)1793-7973

Keywords

  • Close formation
  • adaptive control
  • multi-UAVs
  • tracking stability

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