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Endurance maximizing periodic control of unmanned aerial vehicles

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Abstract

This work examines the problem of finding optimal periodic solutions to minimize the fuel consumption in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) to enhance endurance. Previous work examined this problem using the concept of differential flatness. This work examines the formal optimal control derivation of the periodic control of the UAV problem. The solution obtained from the optimal control derivation is compared to that derived from the differential flatness based formulation. In this work necessary conditions for optimality and insights are provided to the structure of the optimal periodic problem. In conclusion, the challenges and possible simplifications of solving this problem is discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2019 American Control Conference, ACC 2019
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages3617-3622
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781538679265
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 2019
Event2019 American Control Conference, ACC 2019 - Philadelphia, United States
Duration: Jul 10 2019Jul 12 2019

Publication series

NameProceedings of the American Control Conference
Volume2019-July
ISSN (Print)0743-1619

Conference

Conference2019 American Control Conference, ACC 2019
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityPhiladelphia
Period07/10/1907/12/19

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