Terminal Iterative Learning Control for Autonomous Aerial Refueling under Aerodynamic Disturbances
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Nomenclature ∆F0 = Bow wave disturbance force ∆pdr = Drogue position offsets from equilibrium position ∆pdr/pr = Position error between drogue and probe ∆pdr/pr (T ) = Terminal position error ∆Rdr/pr = Radial error between hose and drogue FT = Tanker joint frame Fr, Fhd = Disturbance forces on receiver and hose-drogue Fbow = Disturbance force from bow wave effect pdr (t), ppr (t) = Current positions of drogue and probe pdr (T ), ppr (T ) = Terminal positions of drogue and probe p dr = Drogue initial equilibrium position R, R+ = Real number set and positive real number set RC = Threshold radius for a successful docking attempt T = Terminal time of a docking attempt ûpr = Reference trajectory for autopilot
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