A Gimbaled Platform for Micro Aerial Vehicle Autopilot Simulation and Calibration

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Abstract:

This report describes a 3-degrees-of-freedom gimbaled platform designed to be used as a hardware in the loop simulator. This platform is designed to aid in the calibration and synchronization of micro aerial vehicles autopilot components. This platform can also be used as a simulator allowing the autopilot to fly a computer model of the airframe. This allows for the quick and efficient verification of autopilot behavior with different airframes under various weather conditions within the lab.

Author(s):
Shumaker, Justin L. ; Ali, Kamal S. ; Carter, Lamarious
Author Organization(s):
ARMY RESEARCH LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY DIRECTORATE
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. May-Aug 2008
Supplementary Note:
Prepared in collaboration with Jackson State University, Jackson, MS. The original document contains color images.
Pagination:
0024

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
ARL-TR-4755
Project Number(s):
1L162618AH80
Monitor Series:
ARL/APG
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control
Modernization Areas:
Space; Microelectronics
Communities of Interest:
Air Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*FLIGHT SIMULATORS, *AUTOMATIC PILOTS, *DRONES, *PLATFORMS, HARDWARE IN THE LOOP, GIMBALS, CALIBRATION, AIRFRAMES, INERTIAL MEASUREMENT UNITS, CONTROL
Field(s)/Group(s):
Military Aircraft Operations, Pilotless Aircraft, Flight Control and Instrumentation
Keyword(s):
*MAV(MICRO AERIAL VEHICLES), AUTOPILOT, IMU(INERTIAL MEASUREMENT UNITS), X PLANE FLIGHT SIMULATOR, *GIMBALED PLATFORMS, PE62618
Report Date:
2009 Mar 01
Creation Date:
2009 Jun 17