A New Control Allocation Method Based on the Improved Grey Wolf Optimizer Algorithm for Aircraft with Multiple Actuators

Abstract

In this paper, a new control allocation method which is based on the improved grey wolf optimizer (IGWO) algorithm is proposed for redundant control of aircraft with multiple actuators. Firstly, we introduce the ADMIRE model which is an aircraft with multiple actuators. Then, the controller based on the linear quadratic regulator (LQR) theory is designed, and the control allocation method based on IGWO algorithm is introduced. Finally, to prove the method is effectiveness, the actuator without failure and the actuator with loss of effectiveness failure are both considered in the simulation. The results show that the attitude angle control of aircraft with multiple actuators can be realized by this method.