20830011 - CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR AEROSPACE

1. Knowledge and Understanding
Understand the main methodologies of dynamic systems theory and control of linear and nonlinear systems.
Gain knowledge of the mathematical structures and fundamental properties of dynamic systems, including input-state-output representations, canonical forms, and the concepts of controllability and observability.
Acquire familiarity with the fundamentals of aerospace and aeronautical control.

2. Applying Knowledge and Understanding
Apply controller synthesis techniques for linear time-invariant systems, including eigenvalue assignment and the design of optimal regulators (LQ and Kalman).
Use linearization techniques—particularly feedback linearization—for the control of nonlinear systems.
Design observers and control systems for aerospace applications, such as flight stabilization and satellite attitude control.

3. Making Judgements
Critically evaluate various control strategies based on the structural properties of the system.
Independently select the most appropriate methodologies for the analysis and synthesis of controllers, even in complex contexts such as aerospace systems.

4. Communication Skills
Communicate proposed solutions and obtained results effectively, including through written and graphical representations, in the analysis and design of control systems.
Use appropriate technical language to interact with other professionals in the fields of automation and control.

5. Learning Skills
Independently deepen knowledge of advanced topics in systems theory and automatic control, also in view of research or professional development.
Acquire the conceptual and practical tools needed to pursue further studies in the field of dynamic systems control, particularly in the aerospace domain.

Curriculum

scheda docente | materiale didattico

Mutuazione: 20830011 CONTROLLI AUTOMATICI PER L'AEROSPAZIO in Ingegneria Aerospaziale LM-20 R PASCUCCI FEDERICA

Programma

Systems Theory Fundamentals:
-Review of dynamic systems
-State-Space Input-State-Output representations
-Coordinate transformations and canonical forms
-Structural properties (observability, controllability, canonical forms)
-Relationship between Input-State-Output and Input-Output representations

Controller Synthesis for Linear Time-Invariant Systems:
-Eigenvalue assignment
-Single dynamic assignment
-Multiple dynamics assignment
-Optimal control (LQ) and Kalman filter
-Output regulators with assigned dynamics

Control Techniques Based on Linearization:
-Lyapunov stability
-Feedback linearization

Introduction to Flight Control:
-Longitudinal and lateral stability
- Observers
- Optimal control

Introduction to Satellite Control:
- Satellite attitude control



Testi Adottati

Lecture notes

Modalità Frequenza

Not applicable

Modalità Valutazione

Written exam on the topics covered in the course and oral exam on the theoretical elements of the course. Possible practical project

scheda docente | materiale didattico

Programma

Systems Theory Fundamentals:
-Review of dynamic systems
-State-Space Input-State-Output representations
-Coordinate transformations and canonical forms
-Structural properties (observability, controllability, canonical forms)
-Relationship between Input-State-Output and Input-Output representations

Controller Synthesis for Linear Time-Invariant Systems:
-Eigenvalue assignment
-Single dynamic assignment
-Multiple dynamics assignment
-Optimal control (LQ) and Kalman filter
-Output regulators with assigned dynamics

Control Techniques Based on Linearization:
-Lyapunov stability
-Feedback linearization

Introduction to Flight Control:
-Longitudinal and lateral stability
- Observers
- Optimal control

Introduction to Satellite Control:
- Satellite attitude control



Testi Adottati

Lecture notes

Bibliografia Di Riferimento

S. Skogestad, I. Postlethwaite, Multivariable Feedback Control Analysis and Design, Editore: John Wiley and Sons Brian L. Stevens Frank L. Lewis Eric N. Johnson, Aircraft Control and Simulation: Dynamics, Controls Design, and Autonomous Systems, Editore: John Wiley & Sons, Anno edizione: 2015, ISBN: 9781119174882 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/book/10.1002/9781119174882

Modalità Frequenza

Not applicable

Modalità Valutazione

Written exam on the topics covered in the course and oral exam on the theoretical elements of the course. Possible practical project