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Variable Structure Observer For Control Bias On Unmanned Air Vehicles, Nathan Slegers, Mark Costello
Variable Structure Observer For Control Bias On Unmanned Air Vehicles, Nathan Slegers, Mark Costello
Faculty Publications - Biomedical, Mechanical, and Civil Engineering
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Use Of Dynamic Incidence Angle For Glide Slope Control Of Autonomous Parafoils, Nathan Slegers, Eric Beyer, Mark Costello
Use Of Dynamic Incidence Angle For Glide Slope Control Of Autonomous Parafoils, Nathan Slegers, Eric Beyer, Mark Costello
Faculty Publications - Biomedical, Mechanical, and Civil Engineering
Strickly speaking, most autonomous parafoil and payload aircraft possess only lateral control, achieved by right and left parafoil brake deflection. An innovative new technique to achieve direct longitudinal control through dynamic incidence angle changes is reported. Addition of this extra control channel requires simple rigging changes and an additional servo actuator. The ability of dynamic incidence angle to alter the glide slope of a parafoil and payload aircraft is demonstrated through a flight test program with a micro parafoil system. Results from the flight test program are synthesized and integrated into a 6 degree-of-freedom simulation. The simulation model is subsequently …