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Main Authors: Santos, Pedro dos, Oliveira, Paulo
Format: Preprint
Published: 2023
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Online Access:https://arxiv.org/abs/2303.16983
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author Santos, Pedro dos
Oliveira, Paulo
author_facet Santos, Pedro dos
Oliveira, Paulo
contents This paper proposes an integrated architecture for Thrust Vector Control (TVC) and state estimation for low-cost small-scale launchers, naturally unstable, and propelled by a solid motor. The architecture is based on a non-linear, six-degrees-of-freedom model for the generic thrust-vector-controlled launcher dynamics and kinematics, deduced and implemented in a realistic simulation environment. For estimation and control design purposes, a linearized version of the model is proposed. Single-nozzle TVC actuation is adopted, allowing for pitch and yaw control, with the control law being derived from the Linear Quadratic Regulator (LQR) with additional integral action (LQI). The control system is implemented through gain scheduling. Full state estimation is performed resorting to complementary kinematic filters, closely related to linear Kalman fitering theory. The architecture, composed by the navigation and control systems, is tested in simulation environment, demonstrating satisfactory attitude tracking performance and robustness to both external disturbances and model uncertainties.
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spellingShingle Thrust vector control and state estimation architecture for low-cost small-scale launchers
Santos, Pedro dos
Oliveira, Paulo
Systems and Control
This paper proposes an integrated architecture for Thrust Vector Control (TVC) and state estimation for low-cost small-scale launchers, naturally unstable, and propelled by a solid motor. The architecture is based on a non-linear, six-degrees-of-freedom model for the generic thrust-vector-controlled launcher dynamics and kinematics, deduced and implemented in a realistic simulation environment. For estimation and control design purposes, a linearized version of the model is proposed. Single-nozzle TVC actuation is adopted, allowing for pitch and yaw control, with the control law being derived from the Linear Quadratic Regulator (LQR) with additional integral action (LQI). The control system is implemented through gain scheduling. Full state estimation is performed resorting to complementary kinematic filters, closely related to linear Kalman fitering theory. The architecture, composed by the navigation and control systems, is tested in simulation environment, demonstrating satisfactory attitude tracking performance and robustness to both external disturbances and model uncertainties.
title Thrust vector control and state estimation architecture for low-cost small-scale launchers
topic Systems and Control
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2303.16983