We propose an integrated guidance and control law for dual-controlled interceptor dynamics controlled via tail-fin deflection and reaction jets. Because dual-controlled interceptors have two input channels in each axis, we define two error variables...
This paper proposes an impact time control guidance law based on exact nonlinear kinematics equations. To address the impact time control problem of providing enhanced intercept accuracy, we formulated an error variable whose regulation ensures the f...
This paper proposes a Koopman-predictor-based integrated guidance and control (IGC) law for the hypersonic target interceptor under the multi-force compound control. The strongly coupled and nonlinear guidance and control systems including the charac...
Aiming at the problem of the terminal guidance phase of hypersonic vehicles (HSV) under fault condition, and considering the existence of various uncertain parameters and actuator faults in the control system, a fault-tolerant integrated guidance and...
This paper presents an impact-angle-control guidance law with terminal constraints on the curvature of the missile trajectory. The formulation takes into account nonlinear kinematics and time-varying velocity, allowing for more general cases in which...
With its superior performance, the unmanned combat air vehicle (UCAV) will gradually become an important combat force in the future beyond-visual-range (BVR) air combat. For the problem of UCAV using the BVR air-to-air missile (AAM) to intercept the...
In the realm of transportation system optimization, enhancing overall performance through the proactive coordination of traffic guidance and signal control in a divergent network can tackle the challenges posed by traffic congestion and inefficiency....
An increased level of autonomy is attractive above all in the framework of proximity operations, and researchers are focusing more and more on artificial intelligence techniques to improve spacecraft’s capabilities in these scenarios. This work...
This paper introduces a novel lateral guidance strategy for autonomous ground vehicles operating in deformable environments. The strategy combines a geometric algorithm with a dynamic controller to leverage the advantages of both methods. The geometr...
To address the need for flexible energy management and impact angle control in the midcourse guidance of modern long-range antiballistic interceptors, an impact time and angle guidance law is designed for the exoatmospheric midcourse flight of antiba...
The problem of impact time control guidance with field-of-view constraint is addressed based on time-varying sliding mode control. The kinematic conditions that satisfy the impact time control with field-of-view constraint are defined, and then a nov...
For an efficient and reliable operation of an Airborne Wind Energy System, it is widely accepted that the kite should follow a pre-defined optimized path. In this article, we address the problem of designing a trajectory controller so that such path...
Traditional guidance and control systems often treat guidance and control systems separately, leading to reduced interception accuracy and responsiveness, especially during high-speed terminal trajectories. These limitations are further exacerbated i...
In this paper, a robust composite dynamic event-triggered formation control scheme is proposed for multiple underactuated surface vehicles (USVs) from two aspects, i.e., guidance and control. In the guidance module, a novel dual-layer line-of-sight (...
The rapid development of the automobile industry has resulted in the development of many vehicles, increased traffic, and frequent accidents. The complexity of road conditions is a major contributor to the occurrence of traffic accidents. Drivers are...
The paper proposes a two-dimensional impact time control cooperative guidance law under constant velocity and a three-dimensional impact time control cooperative guidance law under time-varying velocity, which can both improve the penetration ability...
This paper addresses the active target protection problem in a three-player (Target–Attacker–Defender, TAD) conflict by proposing a cooperative integrated guidance and control (IGC) strategy. Unlike previous studies that have designed gui...
This paper investigates the design of a missile seeker servo system combined with a guidance and control system. Firstly, a complete model containing a missile seeker servo system, missile guidance system, and missile control system (SGCS) was creati...
In this study, two different impact-angle-constrained guidance and control strategies using deep reinforcement learning (DRL) are proposed. The proposed strategies are based on the dual-loop and integrated guidance and control types. To address compr...
Snake robots, inspired by the biology of snakes, are bionic robots with multiple degrees of freedom and strong robustness. These robots represent a current area of significant research interest within the field of robotics. Snake robots have a wide r...
This study applies deep-reinforcement-learning algorithms to integrated guidance and control for three-dimensional, high-maneuverability missile-target interception. Dynamic environment, reward functions concerning multi-factors, agents based on the...
Near-pace hypersonic flight has great potential in civil and military use due to its high speed and low cost. To optimize the design and improve the robustness, this paper focuses on the integrated guidance and control (IGC) design with nonlinear act...
To address the issue of jitter and oscillation of guidance command during multi-vehicle cooperative engagement with maneuvering platforms, this paper proposes a novel terminal guidance law with prescribed performance constraints for multiple cooperat...
Urban traffic signal coordination often prioritizes straight-through traffic, causing inefficiencies at intersections with high left-turn volumes. This study addresses left-turn traffic in path coordination control. First, using an enhanced FVD car-f...
Research on unmanned surface vessels (USVs) has evolved significantly in recent decades. In particular, intelligent navigation technology has progressed from theoretical concepts to practical applications. As USV research in ocean engineering advance...
Integrated guidance and control using model predictive control against a maneuvering target is proposed. Equations of motion for terminal homing are developed with the consideration of short-period dynamics as well as actuator dynamics of a missile....
This paper describes the theoretical and practical foundations for remote control of a mobile robot for nonlinear trajectory tracking using an external localisation sensor. It constitutes a classical networked control system, whereby event-based tech...
Focusing on the large maneuver penetration of the hypersonic glide vehicle with multiple constraints and uncertain disturbance, a robust integrated guidance and control law, which can achieve the snake-shape maneuver, is designed. A snake-shape maneu...
A new type of path-following method has been developed to steer marine surface vehicles along desired paths. Path-following is achieved by a new hyperbolic guidance law for straight-line paths and a backstepping control law for curved paths. An optim...
This paper presents a novel data-driven multiagent reinforcement learning (MARL) controller for enhancing the running stability of independently rotating wheels (IRW) and reducing wheel–rail wear. We base our active guidance controller on the m...
An integrated guidance and control (IGC) scheme considering the field-of-view (FOV) constraint is proposed in this paper for hypersonic skid-to-turn (STT) missiles with a strapdown seeker intercepting a high-speed maneuvering target, which is based o...
The problem of three-dimensional impact time control guidance considering field-of-view constraints and time-varying velocity is investigated in this study. First, considering the effect of gravity and aerodynamic forces on velocity, a simplified num...
This paper addresses the problem of real-time model predictive control (MPC) in the integrated guidance and control (IGC) of missile systems. When the primal-dual interior point method (PD-IPM), which is a convex optimization method, is used as an op...
The authors have designed a gyro-system for orientation (guidance) and stabilization, with two gimbals and a rotor in magnetic suspension (AMB—Active Magnetic Bearing) usable for self-guided rockets. The gyro-system (DGMSGG—double gimbal...
This paper proposes a three-dimensional (3D) deep reinforcement learning-based integrated guidance and control (DRLIGC) method, which is restricted by the narrow field-of-view (FOV) constraint of the strap-down seeker. By leveraging the data-driven n...
The aim of this paper is to analyze the performance of a state-feedback guidance law, which is obtained through a classical sliding mode control approach, in a two-dimensional circle-to-circle orbit transfer of a spacecraft equipped with a continuous...
In this study, an adaptive impact-time-control cooperative guidance law based on deep reinforcement learning considering field-of-view (FOV) constraints is proposed for high-speed UAVs with time-varying velocity. Firstly, a reinforcement learning fra...
With the deepening of planetary exploration, rapid decision making and descent trajectory planning capabilities are needed to cope with uncertain environmental disturbances and possible faults during planetary landings. In this article, a novel decou...
The authors have designed a structure for a gyro system (used for the guidance of self-guided missiles) with two gimbals and a rotor in magnetic suspension (AMBs—active magnetic bearings). The system (double-gimbal magnetic suspension gyro syst...
A fuzzy control improvement method is proposed with an integral line-of-sight (ILOS) guidance principle to meet the needs of autonomous navigation and high-precision control of ship trajectories. Firstly, a three-degree-of-freedom ship motion model w...
Convergence rate is a key performance index for flight vehicles, and accelerating it remains a critical open issue. In this paper, a fast robust integrated guidance and control scheme for flight vehicles based on convergence rate estimation mechanism...
With the rapid development of unmanned agricultural machinery technology, the accuracy and stability of agricultural machinery path tracking have become key challenges in achieving precision agriculture. To address the issues of insufficient accuracy...
In this paper, we present a complete and efficient solution of guidance, navigation and control for a quadrotor platform to accomplish 3D coverage flight missions in mapped vineyard terrains. Firstly, an occupancy grid map of the terrain is used to g...
In recent years, the interest in proximity operations to uncooperative and non-collaborative objects has been growing and and demanding for specific technology advances to tackle these challenging cases of in-orbit servicing and removal missions. Ind...
This paper investigates the problem of cooperative payload delivery by two quadrotors with a novel “Y”-shaped cable that improves payload carrying and dropping efficiency. Compared with the existing “V”-shaped suspension, the...
This work focuses on the three-dimensional integrated guidance and control (IGC) problem for a flight vehicle with a body-aligned strapdown seeker. The strapdown seeker cannot provide the line-of-sight (LOS) angular rate information and causes diffic...
The thermal environment is an important factor in the design of optical systems. This study investigated the thermal analysis technology of optical systems for navigation guidance and control in supersonic aircraft by developing empirical equations f...
This paper focuses on the intervehicle security-based robust formation control of unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) to implement the formation switch mission. In the scheme, a novel adaptive potential ship (APS)-based guidance principle is developed t...
While collisions and groundings still represent the most important source of accidents involving ships, autonomous vessels are a central topic in current research. When dealing with autonomous ships, collision avoidance and compliance with COLREG reg...
In this paper, a solution to the problem of following a curved path for underactuated unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) with unknown sideslip angle and model uncertainties is studied. A novel smooth sliding mode control (SSMC) based on a finite-time e...
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