Abstract
Different methods of optimizing terrain following trajectories have been investigated as an extension of earlier reduced order formulations. This consists of employing a constant energy formulation rather than a constant velocity formulation, on the premise that a constant energy formulation will result in trajectories that are more consistent with the full vehicle dynamics. Consequently, this will be less demanding on the design of an outer loop controller that will ultimately be needed to follow the optimized trajectories. In addition, preliminary analysis of incorporating a constraint on the turn rate has been performed and initial results using actual terrain data have been presented.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference and Exhibit |
State | Published - Dec 1 2003 |
Event | AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference and Exhibit 2003 - Austin, TX, United States Duration: Aug 11 2003 → Aug 14 2003 |
Other
Other | AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference and Exhibit 2003 |
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Country/Territory | United States |
City | Austin, TX |
Period | 8/11/03 → 8/14/03 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Aerospace Engineering
- Control and Systems Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering