Abstract: The need for accurate and reliable navigation techniques for micro air vehicles plays an important part in enabling autonomous operation. Traditional navigation systems typically rely on periodic global positioning system ...

Abstract: Robotic landing gear (RLG) for rotorcraft improves performance in landing on sloped uneven terrain, unprepared areas, and ship decks. The interaction between the feet of the RLG and the landing surface are pivotal to a ...

Abstract: Precision-guided airdrop systems have shown considerable accuracy improvements over more widely used unguided systems through high-quality position, velocity, and time feedback provided by global positioning system (GPS). ...

Abstract: Actively controlled gun-launched projectiles require a means of modifying the projectile flight trajectory. While numerous potential mechanisms exist, microspoiler devices have been shown to be a promising control actuator ...