| Performer: |
Prof Gary Balas, University of Minnesota, (612) 625-6857 |
| Date: |
1998 |
| Customer: |
MUSYN Inc, Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory |
| Contact: |
Tom Urban, 240.228.7605 |
| Results: |
Application of LPV techniques to the design of aggressive, high performance missile
autopilots. The objective is to fly the missile at higher angles-of-attack and sideslip
than previously possible with standard techniques. We have successfully synthesized
autopilots for aggressive acceleration maneuvers at high mach numbers. |
| Application: |
Future missile systems and unmanned air vehicle can expand their operating
range with these advanced, gain-scheduled multivariable techniques. In addition, the
automated nature of these dynamics will minimize the time between design cycles. |