Solution of Three-Dimensional Line-of-Sight Guidance with a Moving Tracker

Author

Department of Mechanical Engineering,University of Tehran

Abstract

The closed-form solution of a three-dimensional line-of-sight guidance with a moving tracker is derived for an ideal case, in which a pursuer is always on the instantaneous line between the target tracker and the target. The solution can be applied to both surface-to-air and air-to-surface applications. Some significant characteristics, such as intercept time, cumulative velocity increment, initial condition for interception, and the effect of acceleration limit, are also obtained and discussed. In addition, the equivalent effective navigation ratio for the line-of-sight guidance is introduced. Finally, solutions for a special case of maneuvering target are presented.

Volume 11, Issue 1 - Serial Number 1
Transactions on Civil Engineering (A)
March and April 2004
  • Receive Date: 03 May 2006
  • Revise Date: 21 December 2024
  • Accept Date: 30 June 2004