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Autor(en):
L. Pester
Zusammenfassung:
A general concept of air-to-air refuelling for unmanned receiver aircraft is outlined in this paper based on available specifications and operational guidelines, with two real-life projects discussed in more detail. The concept and prototyping of two key technologies are presented. First, the automatic formation flight between a manned tanker and an unmanned receiver with special focus on the flight control concept of the speed and position autopilot and mitigation of measurement inaccuracies. Second, an automatic three-dimensional separation concept for the receiver. Both have been validated by a first flight test. The control of the receiver was successfully transferred from the ground control station to the tanker. The receiver based automatic safe separation has been demonstrated, triggered intentionally by operator input and unintentionally by data link losses during the flight test.
Veranstaltung:
Deutscher Luft- und Raumfahrtkongress 2023, Stuttgart
Verlag, Ort:
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Luft- und Raumfahrt - Lilienthal-Oberth e.V., Bonn, 2023
Medientyp:
Conference Paper
Sprache:
englisch
Format:
21,0 x 29,7 cm, 12 Seiten
URN:
urn:nbn:de:101:1-2023112913522807844279
DOI:
10.25967/610404
Stichworte zum Inhalt:
Air-to-Air Refuelling, Formation Flight
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Zitierform:
Pester, L. (2023): On the Way to Autonomous Air-to-Air Refuelling for Unmanned Receivers - Concept, Prototype Implementation and Flight Test of two Key Technologies. Deutsche Gesellschaft für Luft- und Raumfahrt - Lilienthal-Oberth e.V.. (Text). https://doi.org/10.25967/610404. urn:nbn:de:101:1-2023112913522807844279.
Veröffentlicht am:
29.11.2023