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Original Articles

Robust variable structure control of a PVTOL aircraft

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Pages 547-558 | Received 24 Oct 1996, Accepted 05 Dec 1996, Published online: 03 Apr 2007
 

Abstract

This paper considers the development of tracking controllers for a multi-input nonlinear non-minimum phase Planar Vertical Take-off and Landing (PVTOL)aircraft. The system is considered to be subject to bounded/sector additive external uncertainties. A dynamic sliding mode control philosophy is employed. The stability and robustness of the resulting closed-loop system is analysed. It is demonstrated that ultimate bounded tracking may be achieved with bounded inputs despite the presence of uncertainty.

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Notes on contributors

XIAO-YUN LU

Tel: +44 (0)16 2522 567; e-mail: [email protected]

SARAH K. SPURGEON

Tel: plus;44 (0)16 2522 531; e-mail: [email protected]

IAN POSTXETHWAITE

Tel: +44 (0)16 2522 546; e-mail: [email protected]

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