Missile autopilot design considering uncertainties in aerodynamics and actuator dynamics

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Abstract

This work presents a method for missile autopilot design in the presence of actuator and uncertain dynamics. Nonlinear control algorithms are derived based on both missile aerodynamics and actuator dynamics. To account for system nonlinearities and uncertainties due to varying flight conditions, a memory-based compensation unit is developed and integrated into the strategy. Simulation on EMRAAT missile validates the effectiveness of the proposed control method.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAcquisition, Tracking, and Pointing XIV
EditorsMichael K. MASTEN, Larry A. STOCKUM
PublisherSPIE
Pages111-122
Number of pages12
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jul 2000
Externally publishedYes
EventAerosense 2000 - Orlando, United States
Duration: 24 Apr 200028 Apr 2000

Conference

ConferenceAerosense 2000
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityOrlando
Period24/04/0028/04/00

Funding

This work was partially supported by Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) under subcontract F49620-98-0441.

Keywords

  • Actuator dynamics
  • autopilot
  • missile control
  • nonlinear system
  • trajectory tracking
  • stability

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