Robust Flight Control System Design Using H∞ Loop-Shaping and Recessive Trait Crossover Genetic Algorithm

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 Egyptian Armed Forces.

2 College of Engineering, Alexandria University.

3 College of Engineering & Technology, Alexandria.

Abstract

A proposed approach to robust controller design is introduced. This approach combines the Recessive Trait Crossover Genetic Algorithm with the loop shaping design procedure using H∞ synthesis. The requirements, design and simulation of a flight control system for precision tracking task are considered. The proposed method is applied to design a control system for the F-16 fighter aircraft model. The flight simulations reveal that the desired performance objectives are achieved and that the controller provides acceptable performance in spite of modeling errors and plant parameter variations.

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