Research Summaries

Back Semi-Autonomous Control of a Morphing Micro Air Land Vehicle

Fiscal Year 2008
Division Graduate School of Engineering & Applied Science
Department Electrical & Computer Engineering
Investigator(s) Murphy, Corry P.
Sponsor Space & Naval Warfare Systems Center-San Diego (Navy)
Summary The objective is a continuation of development of a control system for the Morphing Micro Air Land Vehicle (MMALV) and the application of the Kestrel Autopilot System to the MMALV. The primary purpose of the control system is to stabilize this aircraft for use by an average person as well as allow remote operation by an off-site user in a variety of environments and roles. Our intent is to expand the capabilities of this autopilot system into a quasi primary onboard computer integrating the "whegs," a ground crawl system that is a cross between a wheel and a leg, as well as its communications capabilities allowing for tactical networking and relay of onboard data acquisition devices (cameras, microphones, etc.) previously researched by Capt. Robert Bledsoe, USMC. The primary consideration with the application of both the control system and the autopilot include the size and/or weight of the overall system, and relative simplicity of use and operation. The main appeal to U.S. military service is its vast capabilities in a small and low cost package.
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