Research on relative positioning algorithm for large aircraft aerial refueling

Jian Li; Jixuan Zhang

doi:10.1117/12.2667896

27 February 2023 Research on relative positioning algorithm for large aircraft aerial refueling

Jian Li, Jixuan Zhang

Proceedings Volume 12585, International Conference on Precision Instruments and Optical Engineering (PIOE 2022); 125851D (2023) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2667896
Event: International Conference on Precision Instruments and Optical Engineering (PIOE 2022), 2022, Guangzhou, China

Abstract

When two aircraft interact in an aerial refueling operation (confluence, pre-docking, docking and separation), it is challenging for pilots alone to control the distance and speed between the two aircrafts. Based on GPS dynamic differential equipment, this paper studies the relative positioning algorithm that measures the relative position between the refueling probe and drogue, forming a unified coordinate system of the moving space platform. This method builds a high-precision, stable and reliable two-machine relative position measurement special system and provides auxiliary guidance and safety warning for the aerial refueling process.

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Jian Li and Jixuan Zhang "Research on relative positioning algorithm for large aircraft aerial refueling", Proc. SPIE 12585, International Conference on Precision Instruments and Optical Engineering (PIOE 2022), 125851D (27 February 2023); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2667896

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