Guidance System Design

A UAV – through guidance and control systems – must generate the steering commands and subsequent control surface deflections to adequately adjust its way along the chosen flight path. This chapter describes various aspects of guidance system, and elements of guidance system. There are various types...

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Published in:Design of Unmanned Aerial Systems pp. 1 - 2
Main Author: Sadraey, Mohammad H
Format: Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: United Kingdom John Wiley & Sons 2020
John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
John Wiley & Sons, Ltd
Subjects:
Aerospace & Radar Technology
command guidance law
General References
guidance components
proportional navigation guidance law
UAV guidance system design
waypoint guidance law
ISBN:1119508703, 9781119508700
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Summary:A UAV – through guidance and control systems – must generate the steering commands and subsequent control surface deflections to adequately adjust its way along the chosen flight path. This chapter describes various aspects of guidance system, and elements of guidance system. There are various types of guidance laws. Four classical guidance laws for UAVs are: proportional navigation guidance; pursuit guidance; waypoint navigation guidance; and line‐of‐sight guidance (i.e., command guidance). The chapter depicts a graphical representation of three basic guidance laws by comparing the flight paths of a UAV that targets another vehicle. The selection of guidance law dictates the selection of hardware, and it influences the overall cost. Moreover, the type of guidance law will affect the control system, and navigation system. Thus, a systems engineering vision is required to select the best guidance law for a specific mission.
ISBN:1119508703
9781119508700
DOI:10.1002/9781119508618.ch7