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Abstract
This paper introduces and investigates several methods of filtering and delay synchronization in incremental control law structures. It is shown that proper filter and delay synchronization is of great importance for both the performance and stability of the control laws. It is derived how to synthesize complementary filters in case of sensor dynamics, sensor delays and internal control law filtering such as roll-off filters and notch filters. The complementary filters are compared to common synchronization approaches previously applied in incremental control laws. It is shown that the proposed methods are beneficial for Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) systems in case that different delays and filtering is present in the different measurement signals. In case of strongly coupled input effectiveness, the synchronization on the actuator feedback may become even unstable, where the complementary filter approach recovers the design closed-loop behavior. In addition, it is derived how to initialize the complementary filters for a transient-free engagement in non-steady-state conditions. The results are compared in simulation with a roll rate control law for a fixed wing aircraft.
期刊介绍:
Aerospace Systems provides an international, peer-reviewed forum which focuses on system-level research and development regarding aeronautics and astronautics. The journal emphasizes the unique role and increasing importance of informatics on aerospace. It fills a gap in current publishing coverage from outer space vehicles to atmospheric vehicles by highlighting interdisciplinary science, technology and engineering.
Potential topics include, but are not limited to:
Trans-space vehicle systems design and integration
Air vehicle systems
Space vehicle systems
Near-space vehicle systems
Aerospace robotics and unmanned system
Communication, navigation and surveillance
Aerodynamics and aircraft design
Dynamics and control
Aerospace propulsion
Avionics system
Opto-electronic system
Air traffic management
Earth observation
Deep space exploration
Bionic micro-aircraft/spacecraft
Intelligent sensing and Information fusion