Essays about: "Autopilot"

Showing result 31 - 32 of 32 essays containing the word Autopilot.

  1. 31. Real-time Trajectory Optimization for Terrain Following Based on Non-linear Model Predictive Control

    University essay from Institutionen för systemteknik

    Author : Cecilia Flood; [2001]
    Keywords : Reglerteknik; Model Predrictive Control; MPC; Non-linear Systems; Terrain Following; Trajectory Optimization; Reglerteknik;

    Abstract : There are occasions when it is preferable that an aircraft flies asclose to the ground as possible. It is difficult for a pilot to predict the topography when he cannot see beyond the next hill, and this makes it hard for him to find the optimal flight trajectory. READ MORE

  3. 32. Collision Avoidance for an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för reglerteknik

    Author : Helena Flygare; [1995]
    Keywords : autonomous underwater vehicle; AUV; collision avoidance; path planning; sonar; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : This Master Thesis project is a pilot study in developing a collision avoidance function for an autonomous underwater vehicle, also called AUV. A collision avoidance function is necessary to ensure safe operation of an AUV. The AUV gets information about the surroundings through an active sonar. READ MORE