Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5003060 | IFAC-PapersOnLine | 2016 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
This paper investigates an aerobatic manoeuvre performed by an agile fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicle, with the intent of determining how best the manoeuvre can be automated. The manoeuvre is an aggressive turn-around: a 180 degree reversal of the aircraft's heading, in which the space required for completing the turn is minimized. A comprehensive dynamics model of an agile fixed-wing aircraft is used to design trajectories of the manoeuvre off-line using optimal control. A methodology for evaluating the suitability of controllers for executing the manoeuvre is also presented.
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Authors
Joshua M. Levin, Meyer Nahon, Aditya A. Paranjape,