Finite-time observer-based output-feedback control for the global stabilisation of the PVTOL aircraft with bounded inputs

A. Zavala-Río, I. Fantoni and G. Sanahuja

International Journal of Systems Science, 2016, vol. 47, issue 7, 1543-1562

Abstract: In this work, an output-feedback scheme for the global stabilisation of the planar vertical take-off and landing aircraft with bounded inputs is developed taking into account the positive nature of the thrust. The global stabilisation objective is proven to be achieved avoiding input saturation and by exclusively considering the system positions in the feedback. To cope with the lack of velocity measurements, the proposed algorithm involves a finite-time observer. The generalised versions of the involved finite-time stabilisers have not only permitted to solve the output-feedback stabilisation problem avoiding input saturation, but also provide additional flexibility in the control design that may be used in aid of performance improvements. With respect to previous approaches, the developed finite-time observer-based scheme guarantees the global stabilisation objective disregarding velocity measurements in a bounded input context. Simulation tests corroborate the analytical developments. The study includes further experimental results on an actual flying device.

Date: 2016
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DOI: 10.1080/00207721.2014.938906

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