The Estimator is the Key Element in Interception Endgames

In an earlier study, presented at the 3 rd EUCASS [1], an innovative guidance strategy was outlined by integrating the design of a multiple model adaptive estimator and a differential game based guidance law. Such strategy indicated two potential breakthroughs in the interception of randomly maneuvering targets in Ballistic Missile Defense. Further studies indicated that while the differential game based guidance law is a robust solution for a large family of practical scenarios [2], the estimation process associated with it still needs improvement.