This chapter addresses the problem of energy-optimal waypoint-following guidance for a UAV with the consideration of a general autopilot dynamics model. The proposed guidance law is derived as a solution of a linear quadratic optimal control problem in conjunction with a linearized kinematics model. The algorithm developed integrates path planning and following into a single step and is able to be applied to a general waypoint-following mission. Theoretical analysis reveals that previously suggested optimal point-to-point guidance laws are special cases of the proposed approach. Nonlinear numerical simulations clearly demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed formulations.


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    Title :

    Energy-Optimal Waypoint-Following Guidance Law Considering Autopilot Dynamics


    Additional title:

    Springer Aerospace Techn.


    Contributors:


    Publication date :

    2020-05-14


    Size :

    24 pages





    Type of media :

    Article/Chapter (Book)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English




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