Advanced Robust Nonlinear Control Approaches for Quadrotor Unmanned Aerial Vehicle: Roadmap to Improve Tracking-Trajectory Performance in the Presence of External Disturbances

This book studies advanced flight control schemes for an uncertain quadrotor unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems in the presence of constant external disturbances,parametric uncertainties,measurement noise,time-varying external disturbances,and random external disturbances. It includes simulation results with comparison to other nonlinear control schemes. The main contributions of the book are based on the high-order sliding mode controller (SMC) and hybrid control algorithm with an optimization method. The book covers the research history and importance of quadrotor systems, as well as the research status of advanced flight control methods, adaptive flight control methods, and flight control based on fractional-order theory. It is a valuable resource for academic researchers, undergraduate students, postgraduate students, MBA/executive, and education practitioners interested in nonlinear control methods and drones.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 249 pages
Publication date: 16 September 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive book delves into advanced flight control schemes for uncertain quadrotor unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems, addressing various challenges such as constant external disturbances, parametric uncertainties, measurement noise, time-varying external disturbances, and random external disturbances. It offers a comprehensive exploration of control techniques, including simulation results, comparing them to other nonlinear control schemes for quadrotor UAV tracking control.

The book's main contributions are as follows:

• The proposed control methods employ high-order sliding mode controllers (SMCs) and hybrid control algorithms with optimization methods.
• Finite-time control schemes are developed using fast terminal SMC (FTSMC), nonsingular FTSMC (NFTSMC), global time-varying SMC, and adaptive laws.
• Fractional-order flight control schemes are developed utilizing fractional-order calculus theory, super twisting algorithm, NFTSMC, and SMC.

The book provides a thorough overview of the research history and importance of quadrotor systems subject to system uncertainties, external wind disturbances, and noise measurements. It also highlights the current state-of-the-art in advanced flight control methods, adaptive flight control methods, and flight control based on fractional-order theory.

This book is of interest to academic undergraduate, postgraduate, and researchers in flight control for drones and applications of advanced controllers in engineering fields. Certain parts of the book have the potential to become courses in modeling and control of autonomous flying machines.

In conclusion, this book is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to enhance their understanding and expertise in advanced flight control for quadrotor UAV systems. Its comprehensive coverage, practical insights, and simulation results make it a must-survey for advanced finite-time control and offer valuable insights into the future of autonomous flying machines.

Weight: 421g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030810160
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022