Minimum-exposure near-terrain flight trajectories for rotorcraftThe paper presents methodologies for constructing optimal trajectories for rotorcraft executing nap-of-the-earth flight over known terrain. Unlike the standard techniques, the present approaches require only a one-dimensional numerical search for determining optimal trajectories. Numerical algorithms are developed using two kinematic vehicle models in conjunction with optimal control theory.
Document ID
19940035965
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Menon, P. K. A. (Optimal Synthesis Palo Alto, CA, United States)
Cheng, V. H. L. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 16, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1992
Publication Information
Publication: In: Control and dynamic systems. Vol. 52 - Integrated technology methods and applications in aerospace systems design (A94-12611 02-01)