A new dynamic control algorithm in order to direct the trajectory of a glider to a pre-assigned target point is proposed. The algorithms runs iteratively and the approach to the target point is self-correcting. The algorithm is applicable to any non-powered lift-enabled vehicle (glider) travelling in planetary atmospheres. As a proof of concept, we have applied the new algorithm to the command and control of the trajectory of the Space Shuttle during the Terminal Area Energy Management (TAEM) phase.
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@article{arxiv.1302.6484,
title = {Dynamic trajectory control of gliders},
author = {Rui Dilão and João Fonseca},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1302.6484},
year = {2013}
}
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9 figures, Proceedings of the 2nd CEAS Specialist Conference on Guidance, Navigation & Control, Delft, 2013