Advances in Photoelectric Tracking Systems

Dear Colleagues,

The photoelectric tracking system is a complicated and highly precise piece of equipment integrating optics, mechanical components, electricity, and control. It has a significant impact on the fields of quantum communication, space laser communication, astronomical observations, moving-target tracking, and aerospace. Mechanical structure, sensor properties, ambient vibrations, and controller characteristics all have an impact on the performance of photoelectric tracking systems. The photoelectric tracking system is gradually applied to a moving platform, which has a the traits of small volume, low quality, high precision, and high reliability.

To offer a relevant perspective on the status and prospects in this field to date, we cordially encourage the submissions of original research papers, communications, and review articles. The current Special Issue focuses on the most recent advancements in related theory, design, fabrication, and application with regard to photoelectric tracking systems. The topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following areas:

• Photoelectric tracking system;
• Precision tracking;
• Mechanical design;
• Optical engineering;
• Vibration suppression;
• Active disturbance rejection control;
• Disturbance observer-based control;
• Fuzzy control;
• Friction rejection;
• Predictive filtering;
• Signal processing;
• Sensor fusion;
• Picture processing;
• Autonomous intelligence.

Dr. Yao Mao
Dr. Yutang Wang
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Photonics is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

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