Fuzzy Logic Control of a Projectile Smart Fin

Authors

Mohamed B. Trabia, University of Nevada, Las VegasFollow
Surya Kiran Parimi, University of Nevada, Las VegasFollow
Woosoon Yim, University of Nevada, Las VegasFollow

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

5-25-2005

Publication Title

IEEE International Conference on Fuzzy Systems

Publisher

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

First page number:

459

Last page number:

464

Abstract

The paper presents for analysis and control of smart fins for a subsonic projectile. The fin should be able to produce maneuvering force and moment that can control the rotation angle of a projectile fin during flight. The objective of this paper is to present a fuzzy logic controller for a smart fin that is activated by piezoelectric actuator. The beam-based piezoelectric actuator is enclosed within the hollow fin. It has an end fixed to the rotation axle of the fin while the other end is pinned at the tip of the fin. A dynamic model of the system, including external moment due to aerodynamic effects, is obtained using the finite element approach. A general design for a fuzzy logic controller for the fin is presented. The membership functions of the fuzzy variables for this controller are determined using a hybrid genetic algorithm. Simulation results show that the proposed controller works satisfactorily under various operating conditions

Keywords

Actuators; Aerodynamics; Control theory; Force control; Fuzzy control; Fuzzy logic; Genetic algorithms; Mechanical engineering; Piezoelectric actuators; Piezoelectric devices; Projectiles; Projectiles; Aerial; Rockets (Aeronautics) – Control systems; Rockets (Aeronautics) –Electronic equipment; Rockets (Aeronautics) – Fins; Rockets (Ordnance); Shape control; Unmanned aerial vehicles

Disciplines

Aerodynamics and Fluid Mechanics | Aeronautical Vehicles | Aerospace Engineering | Control Theory | Materials Science and Engineering | Mechanical Engineering | Propulsion and Power

Language

English

Comments

Conference held: Reno, NV, 25-25 May 2005

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Repository Citation

Trabia, M. B., Parimi, S. K., Yim, W. (2005). Fuzzy Logic Control of a Projectile Smart Fin. IEEE International Conference on Fuzzy Systems 459-464. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.