Lighter-than-air robots. Guidance and control of autonomous airships (Q647919)

The monograph describes kinematic and dynamic models of a lighter-than-air robot, and also examines the flight planning, trajectory design and control of these models. The monograph consists of 6 chapters and an appendix: Chapter~1. Introduction; Chapter~2. Modeling; Chapterh.~3. Mission planning; Chapter~4. Trajectory design; Chapter~5. Control; Chapter~6. General conclusions; Appendix; Current projects. The book will be useful to researchers and practitioners working in robotics and automation, aerospace technology, control and artificial intelligence. There are 231 references.