3-D

On Improving the Potential Field Method for Ring Formation

In the ring formation control problem, the follower is designated to approach a ring defined relative to the leader. This type of formation gives the follower more flexibility as it trails the leader. To achieve such formation, the follower’s …

Optimal Strategies for the Game of Protecting a Plane in 3-D

A conflict between rational and autonomous agents is considered. The paper addresses a differential game of protecting a target in the 3-D space. This problem highlights the strong correlation between the highly dynamic scenario, the uncertainty on …

Energy-aware 3D Leader-Follower Flight Trajectory Optimization for Fixed-Wing Aircraft

This paper focuses on optimizing the 3D flight trajectory of a fixed-wing follower aircraft in a leader-follower formation scenario. Instead of a rigid formation, the desired formation is defined as set of points configured as a ring located behind …

Maximum Observation of a Target by a Slower Observer in Three Dimensions

In this work, we consider a two-agent scenario consisting of an observer and non-maneuvering target. In the scenario, the observer is considered to be maneuverable and slower than the target. The observer is endowed with a nonzero radius of …

Optimal Evasion in an Active Target Defense Scenario

A three-agent scenario is considered in 3-D Cartesian space, where a Pursuer aims at intercepting an Evader while the Evader aims to out-maneuver the Pursuer. A Defender working in cooperation with the Evader aims at intercepting the Pursuer before …

An Optimal Guidance Strategy for the Defense of a Non-Maneuverable Target in 3-D

An engagement scenario involving the defence of a non-manoeuvrable agent, called the Target, is considered. A pursuing agent, engages the non-manoeuvrable Target while a defending agent, which aims at intercepting the Pursuer to protect the Target, …