Guidance and control for an autonomous soaring UAV

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2006-03-23

2008-10-07

Nguyen, John Q. (Department: 4114)

Aeronautics and astronautics

Aircraft control

Automatic

C244S016000, C244S075100, C244S175000, C701S003000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07431243

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a practical method for UAVs to take advantage of thermals in a manner similar to piloted aircrafts and soaring birds. In general, the invention is a method for a UAV to autonomously locate a thermal and be guided to the thermal to greatly improve range and endurance of the aircraft.

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