Modelling of electromechanical motors for turret and barrel control in main battle tanks

Abstract: In this master thesis the dynamics of a modern main battle tank's turret traverse and gun elevation have been modelled. The models of dynamic motion have been coupled to two different types of electric motors, namely a direct-current motor and an induction motor. These have been modelled in MATLAB and SIMULINK together with the mechanical systems in the turret traverse and gun elevation. The goal of this project was to develop non-ideal models of the combined mechanical and electrical systems, but the main focus has been the dynamics of the electric motors.