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Control Parameters Optimization Based on Co-Simulation of a Mechatronic System for an UA-Based Two-Axis Inertially
Xiangyang Zhou1, Beilei Zhao2, Guohao Gong3
1School of Instrumentation Science and Opto-electronics Engineering, Beihang University (BUAA), Beijing 100191, China. xyzbuaa@163.com.
This study optimizes control parameters for a two-axis inertially stabilized platform (ISP) in unmanned airships (UA) using co-simulation. This virtual prototyping method enhances ISP control performance and reliability.
Area of Science:
- Mechatronics Engineering
- Control Systems
- Aerospace Engineering
Background:
- Unmanned airships (UA) require stable platforms for payloads.
- Inertially stabilized platforms (ISP) are crucial for maintaining stability.
- Optimizing ISP control parameters is essential for high performance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a co-simulation method for optimizing ISP control parameters.
- To enhance the control performance and reliability of a two-axis ISP for UA applications.
- To validate the effectiveness of the proposed co-simulation approach.
Main Methods:
- 3D structural modeling of the ISP using SOLIDWORKS.
- Multi-body dynamics analysis of the ISP using ADAMS to obtain kinematic and dynamic parameters.
- Co-simulation of the ISP dynamics with a MATLAB/Simulink controller for parameter optimization.
- Experimental validation of the optimized control parameters.
Main Results:
- Successful optimization of ISP control parameters through co-simulation.
- Demonstrated high control performance and reliability of the ISP system.
- Validation of the virtual prototyping (VP) co-simulation approach for ISP control.
Conclusions:
- Co-simulation using virtual prototyping is an effective method for optimizing ISP control parameters.
- The optimized parameters lead to significantly improved ISP control performance.
- The methodology contributes to the advancement of stable platform technology in unmanned airships.
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