Synthesis of Optimal Control and Flight Testing of an Autonomous Circular Parachute
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Yakimenko, Oleg A.
Dobrokhodov, Vladimir N.
Kaminer, Isaac I.
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2004
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January-February 2004
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Development of guidance and control algorithms for autonomous solid circular parachutes is addressed. This
effort is a part of the Affordable Guided Airdrop System that integrates a low-cost guidance and control system into
fielded cargo air delivery systems. First, the underlying Affordable Guided Airdrop System concept, architecture,
and components are described. Then a synthesis of a classical optimal control based on Pontrjagin’s maximum
principle is suggested. Then the development of a practical control algorithm is detailed. Simulation and flight-test
results of the final Affordable Guided Airdrop System demonstration are also presented.
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The article of record as published may be located at http://dx.doi.org/10.2514/1.9282
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Vol. 27, No. 1, January–February 2004
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This publication is a work of the U.S. Government as defined in Title 17, United States Code, Section 101. Copyright protection is not available for this work in the United States.