Applied Mathematics and Mechanics (English Edition) ›› 2006, Vol. 27 ›› Issue (7): 919-926 .doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10483-006-0707-y

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AIRSHIP ATTITUDE TRACKING SYSTEM

WANG Xiao-liang, SHAN Xue-xiong   

  1. Department of Engineering Mechanics, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai 200030, P. R. China
  • Received:2004-03-13 Revised:2006-03-01 Online:2006-07-18 Published:2006-07-18
  • Contact: SHAN Xue-xiong

Abstract: The attitude tracking control problem for an airship with parameter uncertainties and external disturbances was considered in this paper. The mathematical model of the airship attitude is a multi-input/multi-output uncertain nonlinear system. Based on the characteristics of this system, a design method of robust output tracking controllers was adopted based on the upper-bounds of the uncertainties. Using the input/output feedback linearization approach and Liapunov method, a control law was designed, which guarantees that the system output exponentially tracks the given desired output. The controller is easy to compute and complement. Simulation results show that, in the closed-loop system, precise attitude control is accomplished in spite of the uncertainties and external disturbances in the system.

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