George M Siouris

Bio: George M Siouris is an academic researcher. The author has contributed to research in topics: Ballistic missile & Semi-active radar homing. The author has an hindex of 1, co-authored 1 publications receiving 472 citations.

Missile Guidance and Control Systems

Abstract: Contents 1 Introduction References 2 The Generalized Missile Equations of Motion 2.1 Coordinate Systems 2.1.1 Transformation Properties of Vectors 2.1.2 Linear Vector Functions 2.1.3 Tensors 2.1.4 Coordinate Transformations 2.2 Rigid-Body Equations of Motion 2.3 D'Alembert's Principle 2.4 Lagrange's Equations for Rotating Coordinate Systems References 3 Aerodynamic Forces and Coefficients 3.1 Aerodynamic Forces Relative to the Wind Axis System 3.2 Aerodynamic Moment Representation 3.2.1 Airframe Characteristics and Criteria 3.3 System Design and Missile Mathematical Model 3.3.1 System Design 3.3.2 The Missile Mathematical Model 3.4 The Missile Guidance System Model 3.4.1 The Missile Seeker Subsystem 3.4.2 Missile Noise Inputs 3.4.3 Radar Target Tracking Signal 3.4.4 Infrared Tracking Systems 3.5 Autopilots 3.5.1 Control Surfaces and Actuators 3.6 English Bias References 4 Tactical Missile Guidance Laws 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Tactical Guidance Intercept Techniques 4.2.1 Homing Guidance 4.2.2 Command and Other Types of Guidance 4.3 Missile Equations of Motion 4.4 Derivation of the Fundamental Guidance Equations 4.5 Proportional Navigation 4.6 Augmented Proportional Navigation 4.7 Three-Dimensional Proportional Navigation 4.8 Application of Optimal Control of Linear Feedback Systems with Quadratic Performance Criteria in Missile Guidance 4.8.1 Introduction 4.8.2 Optimal Filtering 4.8.3 Optimal Control of Linear Feedback Systems with Quadratic Performance Criteria 4.8.4 Optimal Control for Intercept Guidance 4.9 End Game References 5 Weapon Delivery Systems 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Definitions and Acronyms Used in Weapon Delivery 5.2.1 Definitions 5.2.2 Acronyms 5.3 Weapon Delivery Requirements 5.3.1 Tactics and Maneuvers 5.3.2 Aircraft Sensors 5.4 The Navigation/Weapon Delivery System 5.4.1 The Fire Control Computer 5.5 Factors In.uencing Weapon Delivery Accuracy 5.5.1 Error Sensitivities 5.5.2 Aircraft Delivery Modes 5.6 Unguided Weapons 5.6.1 Types of Weapon Delivery 5.6.2 Unguided Free-Fall Weapon Delivery 5.6.3 Release Point Computation for Unguided Bombs 5.7 The Bombing Problem 5.7.1 Conversion of Ground Plane Miss Distance into Aiming Plane Miss Distance 5.7.2 Multiple Impacts 5.7.3 Relationship Among REP, DEP, and CEP 5.8 Equations of Motion 5.9 Covariance Analysis 5.10 Three-Degree-of-Freedom Trajectory Equations and Error Analysis 5.10.1 Error Analysis 5.11 Guided Weapons 5.12 Integrated Flight Control in Weapon Delivery 5.12.1 Situational Awareness/Situation Assessment (SA/SA) 5.12.2 Weapon Delivery Targeting Systems 5.13 Air-to-Ground Attack Component 5.14 Bomb Steering 5.15 Earth Curvature 5.16 Missile Launch Envelope 5.17 Mathematical Considerations Pertaining to the Accuracy of Weapon Delivery Computations References 6 Strategic Missiles 6.1 Introduction 6.2 The Two-Body Problem 6.3 Lambert's Theorem 6.4 First-Order Motion of a Ballistic Missile 6.4.1 Application of the Newtonian Inverse-Square Field Solution to Ballistic Missile Flight 6.4.2 The Spherical Hit Equation 6.4.3 Ballistic Error Coef.cients 6.4.4 Effect of the Rotation of the Earth 6.5 The Correlated Velocity and Velocity-to-Be-Gained Concepts 6.5.1 Correlated Velocity 6.5.2 Velocity-to-Be-Gained 6.5.3 The Missile Control System 6.5.4 Control During the Atmospheric Phase 6.5.5 Guidance Techniques 6.6 Derivation of the Force Equation for Ballistic Missiles 6.6.1 Equations of Motion 6.6.2 Missile Dynamics 6.7 Atmospheric Reentry 6.8 Missile Flight Model 6.9 Ballistic Missile Intercept 6.9.1 Introduction 6.9.2 Missile Tracking Equations of Motion References 7 Cruise Missiles 7.1 Introduction 7.2 System Description<7.2.1 System Functional Operation and Requirements 7.2.2 Missile Navigation System Description 7.3 Cruise Missile Navigation System Error Analysis 7.3.1 Navigation Coordinate System 7.4 Terrain Contour Matching (TERCOM) 7.4.1 Introduction 7.4.2 De.nitions 7.4.3 The Terrain-Contour Matching (TERCOM) Concept 7.4.4 Data Correlation Techniques 7.4.5 Terrain Roughness Characteristics 7.4.6 TERCOM System Error Sources 7.4.7 TERCOM Position Updating 7.5 The NAVSTAR/GPS Navigation System 7.5.1 GPS/INS Integration References A Fundamental Constants B Glossary of Terms C List of Acronyms D The Standard Atmospheric Model References E Missile Classi.cation F Past and Present Tactical/Strategic Missile Systems F.1 Historical Background F.2 Unpowered Precision-Guided Munitions (PGM) References G Properties of Conics G.1 Preliminaries G.2 General Conic Trajectories References H Radar Frequency Bands I Selected Conversion Factors Index

Handbook of Marine Craft Hydrodynamics and Motion Control: Fossen/Handbook of Marine Craft Hydrodynamics and Motion Control

Abstract: The technology of hydrodynamic modeling and marine craft motion control systems has progressed greatly in recent years. This timely survey includes the latest tools for analysis and design of advanced guidance, navigation and control systems and presents new material on underwater vehicles and surface vessels. Each section presents numerous case studies and applications, providing a practical understanding of how model-based motion control systems are designed.

Line-of-Sight Path Following for Dubins Paths With Adaptive Sideslip Compensation of Drift Forces

Abstract: We present a nonlinear adaptive path following controller that compensates for drift forces through vehicle sideslip. Vehicle sideslip arises during path following when the vehicle is subject to drift forces caused by ocean currents, wind, and waves. The proposed algorithm is motivated by a line-of-sight (LOS) guidance principle used by ancient navigators, which is here extended to path following of Dubins paths. The unknown sideslip angle is treated as a constant parameter, which is estimated using an adaptation law. The equilibrium points of the cross-track and parameter estimation errors are proven to be uniformly semiglobally exponentially stable. This guarantees that the estimated sideslip angle converges to its true value exponentially. The adaptive control law is in fact an integral LOS controller for path following since the parameter adaptation law provides integral action. The proposed guidance law is intended for maneuvering in the horizontal-plane at given speeds and typical applications are marine craft, autonomous underwater vehicles, unmanned aerial vehicles as well as other vehicles and crafts, where the goal is to follow a predefined parametrized curve without time constraints. Two vehicle cases studies are included to verify the theoretical results.

Impact-Angle-Constrained Suboptimal Model Predictive Static Programming Guidance of Air-to-Ground Missiles

Abstract: A nonlinear suboptimal guidance law is presented in this paper for successful interception of ground targets by air-launched missiles and guided munitions. The main feature of this guidance law is that it accurately satisfies terminal impact angle constraints in both azimuth as well as elevation simultaneously. In addition, it is capable of hitting the target with high accuracy as well as minimizing the lateral acceleration demand. The guidance law is synthesized using recently developed model predictive static programming (MPSP). Performance of the proposed MPSP guidance is demonstrated using three-dimensional (3-D) nonlinear engagement dynamics by considering stationary, moving, and maneuvering targets. Effectiveness of the proposed guidance has also been verified by considering first. order autopilot lag as well as assuming inaccurate information about target maneuvers. Multiple munitions engagement results are presented as well. Moreover, comparison studies with respect to an augmented proportional navigation guidance (which does not impose impact angle constraints) as well as an explicit linear optimal guidance (which imposes the same impact angle constraints in 3-D) lead to the conclusion that the proposed MPSP guidance is superior to both. A large number of randomized simulation studies show that it also has a larger capture region.

Guidance Laws for Autonomous Underwater Vehicles

Abstract: A mix between a monograph and an article collection, this PhD thesis considers the concept of guided motion control for marine vehicles, in particular focusing on underactuated marine surface vehicles. The motion control scheme is defined to involve the combination of a guidance system which issues meaningful velocity commands with a velocity control system which has been specifically designed to take vehicle maneuverability and agility constraints into account when fulfilling these commands such that a given motion control objective can be achieved in a controlled and feasible manner without driving the vehicle actuators to saturation. Furthermore, motion control scenarios are classified in a novel way according to whether they involve desired motion which has been defined a priori or not. Consequently, in addition to the classical scenarios of point stabilization, trajectory tracking, path following and maneuvering, the so-called target tracking scenario is considered. The resulting scenarios then involve target tracking, path following, path tracking and path maneuvering. In addition, it is proposed to define the control objectives associated with each scenario as work-space tasks instead of configurationspace tasks. Such a choice seems better suited for practical applications, since most vehicles operate in an underactuated configuration exposed to some kind of environmental disturbances. The thesis also proposes a novel mechanization of constant bearing guidance, which is a classical guidance principle well-known in the guided missile literature. This suggestion is motivated by a need to solve the target tracking motion control objective for marine vehicles. The proposed implementation enables explicit specification of the transient rendezvous behavior toward the target by selection of two intuitive tuning parameters. In addition, a singularity-free guidance law applicable to path following scenarios involving regularly parameterized paths which do not need to be arc-length parameterized is proposed. An extension to this guidance law is also suggested in order to enable off-path traversing of regularly parameterized paths for formation control purposes. A novel velocity control system which inherently takes maneuverability, agility and actuator constraints into account is developed for the purpose of controlling underactuated marine vehicles moving at high speed. The system is derived through a design method which involves a control-oriented modeling approach and requires a minimum of system identification tests to be carried out. The thesis also gives a novel overview of the major developments in marine control systems as seen from a Norwegian perspective. The development can be viewed as three waves of control, where the first wave concerned development of novel ship automation technology in the 1960s and 1970s, the second wave involved development of unique dynamic positioning systems in the 1970s and 1980s, while the third wave is expected to encompass the development of unmanned vehicle technology for a large number of maritime applications. A summary of the historical development, present status and future possibilities associated with unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) is also given. Current Norwegian activities are particularly emphasized. Furthermore, an overview of the main formation control concepts applicable to marine surface vehicles is given. A novel formation control functionality named coordinated target tracking is subsequently suggested within a leader-follower framework. Employing a guided motion control system using the suggested mechanization of constant bearing guidance, this functionality is then implemented for two different types of underactuated USVs such that they are able to move in formation with a leader vessel which can maneuver freely without being constrained to any predefined motion pattern. In particular, excerpts from successful full-scale formation control experiments involving a manned leader vessel and the two USVs executing coordinated target tracking at high speed are presented. This functionality currently seems to be unique on a worldwide basis, providing a convenient plug-and-play formation control capability for manned leader vessels involved in maritime survey operations.

Modified Pure Proportional Navigation Guidance Law for Impact Time Control

Abstract: The analytic solution for the time-to-go of the pure proportional navigation guidance law against a stationary target is derived considering full nonlinear engagement kinematics without near-collision course approximation. The solution is globally exact for all flying directions with respect to the target and is generally exact for all possible values of the guidance gain. The time-to-go solution is used to design an almost-globally asymptotically stable guidance law for intercepting a stationary target with the impact time constraint. The impact-time-control guidance law is designed based on the pure proportional navigation guidance law with a modified nonlinear time-varying guidance gain. The proposed impact-time-control guidance law does not have the drawbacks of the existing impact-time-control guidance laws, such as a narrow capture zone, a limited set of feasible initial conditions, restricted achievable impact time, singularity, and nonzero terminal lateral acceleration command. Numerical simulatio...