Autonomous Flight - Mechanics and Control

课程简介

/ Indicative Syllabus Aircraft Six Degrees of Freedom (6-DOF) Equations of Motion: Aircraft coordinate systems; Kinematic model; Dynamic model; Propulsion system model; Model linearization method Longitudinal and Lateral Flight Dynamics and Control: Longitudinal motion and mode approximations; Lateral motion and mode approximations; Handling quality Classic and Modern Flight Control System: 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 Autopilot System Integration and Flight Simulation: Open-source flight controller; Flight simulation platform; Programming and hardware -- 1 of 3 -- interface; Implementation of control and planning algorithms; Introduction to autonomous aerial robotic system

目标

1. To provide students with the key knowledge relevant to the flight mechanics, dynamics, and control. 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 the knowledge about intelligent planning and control methods to achieve autonomous flight for manned or unmanned aircraft.

先修要求

/ Co-requisite/ Exclusion Nil

Teaching Pattern

Methodology The teaching and learning methods include lectures, assignment, test, mini project and examination. The tutorials and case study are aimed at providing students with integrated knowledge required for unmanned aircraft systems. 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       Tutorial/Case Study   