... the models has been to transform the state-space model into a SISO transfer function and later averaging the pole-zero locations. Simulation Unmanned aerial vehicles Control systems Aircraft modeling Aircraft systems Autopilots The design of control strategies to be used in autopilots has...

...Xiaoning Shi; Jifeng Guo; Naigang Cui; Rong Huang Purpose The purpose of this paper is to design a solar sail heliocentric transfer orbit which can meet the requirements of control system and capture orbit, and to provide the change of angles for attitude control system. Design/methodology...

... that the aircraft has thrown off the radar tracking at the time t+ T_loss. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2013 Trajectories Radar Control systems Trajectory planning Low observability Radial velocity blind area Pseudospectral multi‐phase optimal control...

... of heterogeneous constraints; computation time; and robustness to modeling uncertainties. Helicopters Trajectories Modelling Control systems Constrained control Model predictive control Physics based helicopter modeling Discontinuos trajectories Historically, aerospace vehicles...

...Yunpeng Zhang; Haibin Duan Purpose The purpose of this paper is to develop a directional and roll control system for unmanned combat air vehicle (UCAV) automatic takeoff roll, with the objective of keeping the UCAV along the runway centerline and keeping the wings level, especially when...

... morphing control system. Design/methodology/approach The dynamic model of the morphing wing is developed based on Lagrange method of analytical mechanics. The generalized forces are obtained by virtual work principle. Since the morphing wing is a strongly coupled, over‐actuated and nonlinear system...

... can be contacted at: nizam@fkm.utm.my © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2012 Flow Control systems Jet engines Actuators Synthetic jet actuator Piezoelectric diaphragm Flow separation control Flow control technology to improve the aerodynamic performance of aircraft has...

...Changzhu Wei; Yi Shen; Xiaoxiao Ma; Jifeng Guo; Naigang Cui Purpose The purpose of this paper is to analyze the frame of a missile formation cooperative control system, and present an optimal keeping controller of a missile formation in the cooperative engagement. Design/methodology/approach...

... of multiple uncertainties. The proposed approach is an advanced method compared to conventional flutter analysis methods (such as V‐g or p‐k) for calculating stability margin of aeroelastic/aeroservoelastic systems. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2012 Aircraft Control systems Aircraft...

... the GRACE, PRISMA and TanDEM‐X missions. Thus, this paper presents the general formation description and collision probability calculation methods, which are based on relative orbital elements. Artificial satellites Control systems Collisions Programming and algorithm theory Relative orbital...

... at: yanxiaojun@buaa.edu.cn © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2012 Aircraft components Mechanical properties of materials Control systems Aircraft arresting system Numerical simulation Finite element Strength design In the situation of an aborted take‐off or emergency landing...

... UAV=unmanned aerial vehicle WBS=wheel braking system WOW=weight on wheels Simulation Control systems Design Unmanned aerial vehicles Control system design Flowcharts Programmable logic controller Definitions, acronyms and abbreviations FCC=flight control computer...

...Esmaeel Khanmirza; Aghil Yousefi‐Koma; Bahram Tarvirdizadeh Purpose The purpose of this paper is to develop a nonlinear control system for flight trajectory control of flapping Micro Aerial Vehicles (MAVs), subjected to wind. Design/methodology/approach In the dynamic study and fabrication...

... of time elapsed since t₀. The four phases are: 1. initialization; 2. consensus polling; 3. mission adjustment; and 4. termination. Programming and algorithm theory Control systems Multiple UAVs cooperative control Simultaneous arrival Consensus seeking...

... be contacted at: mrezaei@ae.sharif.edu © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2011 Aircraft navigation Control systems Optical information processing Aeroplanes The nature of flight of conventional aircraft is such that flying between obstacles has no importance. In micro‐aerial vehicles...

... of the applied loading. A radio controller for the actuator was developed to control the motions wirelessly. It was found that the piezo‐composite actuator and its integrated controller system have a possibility to be used not only as a small flying vehicle but also as a control surface actuator of a small...

.... Developing an accurate representative flight dynamic model which is also simple enough for practical implementation of control system design is a challenging task. Numerous modelling approaches have been reported in the literature (Bramwell, 2001 ; Prouty, 1986). The modelling of miniature helicopter...

... can be contacted at: agus@konkuk.ac.kr © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2010 Simulation Helicopters Control systems Design and development Performance testing An uninhabited air vehicle has found diverse applications for both civil and military missions. The rotorcraft‐based...

...) Artificial satellites Plasma physics MEMS Control systems Various studies have been done to better understand the physics behind the thruster during operation. Most major researches done on the PPT prior to 1998 are reviewed by Burton and Turchi (1998) . They covered the studies done on the basic...

...Peter Chudý; Andrzej Tomczyk; Pawel Rzucidlo Purpose The purpose of this paper is to describe the general idea, design, and implementation of control system for general aviation aircraft which reduces pilot workload. Design/methodology/approach Proposed indirect flight control system framework...