Low-altitude Aerial Vehicle Mechanics and Control

课程简介

/ Indicative Syllabus Dynamics models: Coordinate systems; Kinematic model; Dynamic model; Six Degrees of Freedom (6-DOF) Equations of Motion; Propulsion system model; Model linearization method. Controller design: Classic flight control system; Modern flight control system; State space modelling; Stability, controllability and observability; State feedback design and optimal control. Planning for autonomous flight: Global path planning methods including search-based methods and sample-based methods; Local smooth trajectory generation methods. -- 1 of 3 -- 2 Autopilot system integration and flight simulation: Open-source flight controller; Onboard computer; Robot operating system; Flight simulation platform; Programming and hardware interface; Implementation of key approaches onboard.

目标

1. To provide students with the key knowledge relevant to flight mechanics, dynamics, and control for representative aerial vehicles. 2. To provide students with the capacity to formulate the flight control system by using modern engineering tools and algorithms. 3. To provide students with knowledge about intelligent planning and control methods to achieve autonomous flight for manned or unmanned aircraft in low-altitude airspace.

先修要求

/ Co-requisite/ Exclusion Nil

Teaching Pattern

Methodology The teaching and learning methods include lectures and a project. The project is aimed at providing students with the integrated knowledge required for low-altitude aerial vehicles. Technical/practical examples and problems will be raised and discussed in class/hands on sessions. Teaching/Learning Methodology Outcomes a b c d e f Lecture √ √ √ √ √ Project √ √ √ √