Helicopter trajectory planning using optimal control theoryA methodology for optimal trajectory planning, useful in the nap-of-the-earth guidance of helicopters, is presented. This approach uses an adjoint-control transformation along with a one-dimensional search scheme for generating the optimal trajectories. In addition to being useful for helicopter nap-of-the-earth guidance, the trajectory planning solution is of interest in several other contexts, such as robotic vehicle guidance and terrain-following guidance for cruise missiles and aircraft. A distinguishing feature of the present research is that the terrain constraint and the threat envelopes are incorporated in the equations of motion. Second-order necessary conditions are examined.
Document ID
19880067344
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Menon, P. K. A. (Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta, United States)
Cheng, V. H. L. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Kim, E. (Georgia Inst. of Tech. Atlanta, GA, United States)