In order to increase survivability and maximize performance, autonomous vehicles require the development of algorithms that fulfill the role of an adaptive human pilot in response to failures, damage, or uncertain vehicle dynamics. Hence, the guidance and control algorithms implemented on autonomous vehicles must be able to react and compensate, whenever possible, for failures so that their impact can be minimized. In this work, an adaptive reconfigurable inner-loop controller is developed for a modified version of the X-40A Space Maneuvering Vehicle. The purpose of this inner loop control system is to accurately track body-frame angular velocity vector commands, while automatically reacting to and compensating for failures, damage, or uncertain vehicle dynamics.


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    Title :

    Reconfigurable Control Design for the X-40A With In-Flight Simulation Results


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2004


    Size :

    12 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English





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