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Honeywell UAV Rendezvous Control

This presentation outlines the design of an autonomous controller aimed at guiding an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) from an initial flight state to rendezvous with a uniformly moving refueller while maintaining steady level flight. Key tasks include the development of guidance algorithms, 6 DOF modeling and simulations, and sensor investigations. It highlights the need for detailed understanding of UAV equations of motion and the optimization of sensor technology for effective control. Action items include scheduling meetings, developing Gantt charts, and simulations in MATLAB/Simulink to validate the algorithms.

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Honeywell UAV Rendezvous Control

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  1. Honeywell UAV Rendezvous Control Presentation 1 21 September 2007

  2. Task Identification • Design an autonomous controller to drive a UAV from an initial state of flight to a uniformly moving refueller and maintain steady level flight for an acceptable duration.

  3. Subgroup Tasks • Guidance Algorithm Development • 6 DOF Modeling and Simulation • Sensor Investigation

  4. Guidance • Obtain linearized matrices for specific UAV parameters. • Gain an understanding of basic equations of motion for UAV (ie pitch, roll, yaw, speed, etc). • Development of mathematical algorithms dependent on flight attitude and equations of motion.

  5. 6 DOF Modeling and Simulation • Obtain attitude and control algorithms from Guidance subgroup • Perform necessary transformations on algorithms in preparation to Matlab/Simulink integration • Model equations into Simulink and perform simulations to test efficiency of guidance laws • Optimize

  6. Sensor Investigation • Research all applicable sensor technologies • Determine accuracy, dynamic response, cost, size, weight and power for each • Assist simulation team model sensor configuration

  7. Questions for sponsor • Scheduling of weekly meeting times? • M/W 4:30p+; F 1:30p. • Is it possible for three subgroups to perform tasks simultaneously (ie order of tasks performed) • Specifically what does sponsor desire to see at final CDR • Within provided booklet, can sponsor cite specific helpful sections to assist with algorithm development

  8. Action Items • Within next 1.5 weeks, goals: • Develop Gant chart • Schedule ‘tutorial’ session with controls professor • Obtain UAV parameters • Simulation team: develop simple ‘car’ model in Simulink and run relevant simulations

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