Adaptive-PID with Sliding Mode Control for Longitudinal Flight of an UAV

Authors:

Ajeet Kumar Singh (National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra)

Lillie Dewan (National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra)

Keywords: PID Controller, Adaptive Control, Sliding Mode Control, Robust Control.

Abstract:

Aircraft control has been evolving since its beginning. With advancements in technology more and more control methods are being applied to this area. This paper presents the design of an adaptive PID sliding mode control (A-SMC). The developed adaptive law computes suitable PID gains on-line. The A-SMC is able to follow the desired path in presence of uncertainties present in the system. Simulations prove that A-SMC methodology gives satisfactory trajectory tracking.

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