Automated low-altitude maneuvering flight requires a Terrain Following/Terrain Avoidance capability as a central building block to exploit terrain masking while simultaneously assuring safe flight. This paper presents a new TF/TA optimization approach - the Dynapath Algorithm - to efficiently generate an optimum real-time TF/TA trajectory. It has been designed to be compatible with emerging programs that include terrain-masked threat avoidance as well. The optimization technique as described here is based on a dynamic programming approach that demonstrates how high-resolution and efficient coupling to the flight control system can be obtained. Preliminary computer results are provided to show how the approach results in tactically meaningful TF/TA trajectories.


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    Title :

    Demonstration of an innovative technique for terrain following/terrain avoidance - the dynapath algorithm


    Additional title:

    Demonstration eines neuen Verfahrens fuer die Gelaendefolge/Gelaendeumgehung (TF/TA) - Der Dynapath-Algorithmus


    Contributors:
    Denton, R.V. (author) / Jones, J.E. (author) / Froeberg, P.L. (author)


    Publication date :

    1985


    Size :

    8 Seiten, 10 Bilder, 1 Tabelle, 8 Quellen


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English





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