B. J. Zhu1,2, Z. X. Hou1, X. Z. Wang3, Q. Y. Chen1
CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.106, No.5, pp. 357-377, 2015, DOI:10.3970/cmes.2015.106.357
Abstract The paper presents a comprehensive study on the performance of long endurance and long distance trajectory optimization of engineless UAV in dynamic soaring. A dynamic model of engineless UAV in gradient wind field is developed. Long endurance and long distance trajectory optimization problems are modelled by non-linear optimal control equations. Two different boundary conditions are considered and results are compared: (i) open long endurance pattern, (ii) closed long endurance pattern, (iii) open long distance pattern. In patterns of (i) and (ii), the UAV return to original position with the maximum flying time in pattern (ii) , and in patterns of… More >
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