Autonomous Control for Orographic Soaring of Fixed-Wing UAVs
Tom Suys,Sunyou Hwang,Guido C.H.E. De Croon,Bart D.W. Remes,Tom Suys,Sunyou Hwang,Guido C.H.E. De Croon,Bart D.W. Remes
We present a novel controller for fixed-wing UAVs that enables autonomous soaring in an orographic wind field, extending flight endurance. Our method identifies soaring regions and addresses position control challenges by introducing a target gradient line (TGL) on which the UAV achieves an equilibrium soaring position, where sink rate and updraft are balanced. Experimental testing validates the c...
