Rudder Augmented Trajectory Correction for Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and the Effects on Fixed Camera Imagery
Document Type
Conference Paper
Publisher
Aerospace Research Central
Publication Date
2016
Abstract
In this paper, we develop a rudder augmented trajectory correction method for small unmanned aerial vehicles. The goal of this type of controller is to minimize the lateral image errors of body fixed non-gimbaled cameras when aiding remote-sensing missions. A comparison to current aileron only trajectory correction autopilots and the analytical derivation of the rudder augmented trajectory correction controller is presented. Effects of rudder control input on roll/bank angle is also investigated. Simulation results are presented that show significant reduction in the roll angle present during trajectory correction. This in turn has a large effect on total flight line image deviations. Error reductions of over 1000% are achievable.
Recommended Citation
Fisher, Thomas, "Rudder Augmented Trajectory Correction for Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and the Effects on Fixed Camera Imagery" (2016). Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Faculty Publications. Paper 113.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/mae_facpub/113
