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Quadrocopter Control Design and Flight OperationA limiting factor in control system design and analysis for spacecraft is the inability to physically test new algorithms quickly and cheaply. Test flights of space vehicles are costly and take much preparation. As such, EV41 recently acquired a small research quadrocopter that has the ability to be a test bed for new control systems. This project focused on learning how to operate, fly, and maintain the quadrocopter, as well as developing and testing protocols for its use. In parallel to this effort, developing a model in Simulink facilitated the design and analysis of simple control systems for the quadrocopter. Software provided by the manufacturer enabled testing of the Simulink control system on the vehicle.
Document ID
20110015820
Acquisition Source
Marshall Space Flight Center
Document Type
Other
Authors
Karwoski, Katherine
(Massachusetts Inst. of Tech. Cambridge, MA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 25, 2013
Publication Date
August 5, 2011
Subject Category
Aircraft Stability And Control
Report/Patent Number
M11-0980
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Public Use Permitted.
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