Advances in missile guidance, control, and estimation
By: editors, S.N. Balakrishnan, A. Tsourdos, B.A. White
Series: Control series
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Boca Raton, FL
Language: eng
Number of pages: 662
ISBN-13: 9781420083132
Subjects: Guided missiles; Guidance systems; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Mechanical; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Electrical
Description: "This volume considers the modern tactical missile, which has become a highly integrated package made up of many electronic, mechanical, electromechanical and pyrotechnic sub-systems. In addition to hardware, it also covers the guidance algorithm and workings of the missile autopilot. It demonstrates how all of the elements are integrated to function together in high-performance mode while maintaining cost effectiveness. This text offers unique coverage of the three major missile control components: guidance, control, and estimation. It includes contributed chapters from leading experts from six nations. Nonlinear control techniques and implementation issues are covered in detail"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.