Raol Jitendra R.

This book deals with the basics of parameter estimation and state estimation as the fundamental building blocks of mathematical modelling activity in the broader field of control theory. All the methods are validated using MATLAB®-based implementations with realistically simulated data for general dynamic systems, as well as for aircraft parameter estimation. This book includes several illustrative examples and chapter-end exercises. Features: Provides comprehensive coverage of all issues related to parameter and state estimation. Discusses advanced topics related to Kalman filter, stability analysis, image centroid tracking and neural networks for parameter estimation. Explores convergence and stability results for the discussed methods. Reviews the estimation of parameters in linear/nonlinear models, and distributed fitting. Includes MATLAB®-based illustrative examples, and exercises. This book is aimed at researchers and graduate students in systems and control, signal processing, estimation theory, engineering mathematics, and aerospace engineering.

Mathematical Modelling of Aerospace Dynamic Systems with Practical Applications provides mathematical models for several aerospace dynamic systems: aircraft, rotorcraft, missiles, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), mini air vehicles (MAVs), autonomous underwater vehicles (AUWVs), and satellite-coordinate systems. Presenting the use of mathematical models for analysis, prediction, and control of these systems, this book discusses numerous applications in aircraft/helicopter parameter estimation, guidance and navigation of these vehicles, underwater object search, aerial terrain mapping, and satellite orbit determination. It explains path planning with obstacle avoidance, object occlusion detection and tracking, and multisensory target tracking and sensor data fusion. This book is intended for senior undergraduate mechanical and aerospace engineering students taking courses in aerospace systems and dynamics, flight dynamics and control, and dynamical systems and estimation. Instructors will be able to utilize a Solutions Manual and Figure Slides for their course.