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Sequential-synchronized optimized tracking control for a stratospheric airship with reinforcement learning.

Jie Chen1, Jiace Yuan2, Xiao Guo2

  • 1School of Aeronautic Science and Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, China.

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|May 28, 2026
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This study introduces a sequential-synchronized optimized control (SSOC) scheme for stratospheric airships. The novel approach enhances trajectory tracking safety and efficiency by managing system dynamics and minimizing energy use.

Keywords:
Reinforcement learning controlSequential-synchronized controlStratospheric airship

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Area of Science:

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Control Systems
  • Robotics

Background:

  • Stratospheric airships require advanced control for safe and efficient trajectory tracking.
  • Existing control methods struggle with the coupled fast-slow dynamics of airship attitude and position.
  • Energy consumption is a critical constraint for long-duration missions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a novel control scheme for stratospheric airships that improves trajectory tracking safety and efficiency.
  • To address the challenge of fast-slow dynamics in airship control systems.
  • To minimize energy consumption while maintaining high tracking performance.

Main Methods:

  • A sequential-synchronized optimized control (SSOC) scheme is proposed.
  • The scheme synchronizes attitude state convergence first, followed by position state convergence.
  • Reinforcement learning is combined with optimal control theory to optimize energy usage.

Main Results:

  • The SSOC scheme ensures system states converge in a predefined sequence, accommodating fast-slow dynamics.
  • Theoretical proofs confirm the sequential-synchronized convergence and overall system stability.
  • Simulations demonstrate the effectiveness of the SSOC strategy compared to other methods.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed SSOC scheme effectively enhances the safety and efficiency of stratospheric airship trajectory tracking.
  • The approach successfully manages complex system dynamics and optimizes energy consumption.
  • This control strategy offers a promising solution for future stratospheric airship missions.