Nonlinear Reachable Set Computation and Model Predictive Control for Safe Hypersonic Re-entry of Atmospheric Vehicles

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Main Authors: Patel, Jinaykumar, Subbarao, Kamesh
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Published: 2024
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author Patel, Jinaykumar
Subbarao, Kamesh
author_facet Patel, Jinaykumar
Subbarao, Kamesh
contents This paper investigates the application of reachability analysis to the re-entry problem faced by vehicles entering Earth's atmosphere. The study delves into the time evolution of reachable sets for the system, particularly when subject to nonlinear implicit controls, given the potential damage from the intense heat generated during hypersonic re-entry. Our proposed methodology leverages zonotopes and constrained zonotopes to ensure compliance with safety specifications. Furthermore, we utilize Model Predictive Control for detailed trajectory planning. To substantiate our methodology, we provide detailed simulations that not only tackle nonlinear re-entry scenarios but also illustrate trajectory planning using MPC.
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spellingShingle Nonlinear Reachable Set Computation and Model Predictive Control for Safe Hypersonic Re-entry of Atmospheric Vehicles
Patel, Jinaykumar
Subbarao, Kamesh
Optimization and Control
This paper investigates the application of reachability analysis to the re-entry problem faced by vehicles entering Earth's atmosphere. The study delves into the time evolution of reachable sets for the system, particularly when subject to nonlinear implicit controls, given the potential damage from the intense heat generated during hypersonic re-entry. Our proposed methodology leverages zonotopes and constrained zonotopes to ensure compliance with safety specifications. Furthermore, we utilize Model Predictive Control for detailed trajectory planning. To substantiate our methodology, we provide detailed simulations that not only tackle nonlinear re-entry scenarios but also illustrate trajectory planning using MPC.
title Nonlinear Reachable Set Computation and Model Predictive Control for Safe Hypersonic Re-entry of Atmospheric Vehicles
topic Optimization and Control
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2403.15294