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http://dx.doi.org/10.5139/IJASS.2016.17.3.366

Vision-based Guidance for Loitering over a Target  

Park, Sanghyuk (Korea Aerospace University)
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International Journal of Aeronautical and Space Sciences / v.17, no.3, 2016 , pp. 366-377 More about this Journal
Abstract
This paper presents a vision-based guidance method that allows a fixed-wing aircraft to orbit around a target at a given radius. The guidance method uses a simple formula that regulates a relative side-bearing angle estimated by a vision system. The global asymptotic stability of the associated guidance law is demonstrated, and a linear analysis is performed to facilitate the proper selection of the relevant control parameters. A flight experiment is presented to demonstrate the feasibility and performance of the proposed guidance method.
Keywords
Vision-based Guidance; Relative Side-bearing; Fixed-wing Aircraft; Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV);
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