A METHODOLOGY FOR AUTONOMOUS NAVIGATION AND CONTROL OF A TETHERED DROGUE

摘要

Methods and devices for estimating and controlling the orientation of a drogue (100, 300, 720, 1300, 1500, 1600) relative to air mass motion where method and apparatus embodiments incorporate estimation of angle of attack and sideslip and function to correct the direction of a vehicle so as to maintain a desired angle of attack and sideslip. Some of the exemplary estimation techniques apply methods of sensor output fusion.