Re-entry trajectory simulation for reusable launch vehicle

Zhi Xu, Shuo Tang

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Abstract

The subject is the design of a flight control system for a RLV by combining MPC with Feedback Linearization (FBL). The feedback linearization is based on the full rotational equations of motion rather than on a conventional model derived from time-scale separation. Input, and state constraints were applied to MPC algorithms to avoid input saturations, to guarantee a smooth tracking performance with non-linear rotational dynamics and a strong roll-yaw coupling of RLV model. The application RtFly Rapid Prototyping System has completed the re-entry trajectory real-time simulation model of 6-DOF simulation and the results demonstrate that the controller is able to better track the guidance parameters to meet the controller design specifications and real-time requirements.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1457-1461
Number of pages5
JournalXitong Fangzhen Xuebao / Journal of System Simulation
Volume22
Issue number6
StatePublished - Jun 2010

Keywords

  • Feedback linearized
  • Model predictive control
  • Re-entry
  • Reusable launch vehicle
  • Trajectory simulation

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