Multivariable control of a lighter than air system

Samson, Jonathan and Katebi, Reza (2014) Multivariable control of a lighter than air system. In: 2014 UKACC 10th International Conference on Control (CONTROL 2014), 2014-09-11 - 2014-09-13, Loughborough University.

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Abstract

This paper describes the control theory behind a new group of wind energy systems known as Airborne Wind Energy Systems (AWES). The control architecture of a kite system and rigid body system is explored and this is then compared to a lighter than air system developed by Altaeros Energies. The plant model of this system is described in detail and the main dynamics of the system are outlined. This paper concludes with a simulation study looking at pitch and altitude control using a multivariable PID control strategy. This was developed using the Pettinen-Koivo method and tuned on a linearized model of the Altaeros System. Results show good tracking in both altitude and pitch set-points.

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Samson, Jonathan ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3433-3754 and Katebi, Reza ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2729-0688;
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