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Optimal switching target-assignment based on the integral performance in cooperative tracking

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This paper investigates a dynamic target-assignment problem. A close-loop integrated frame for target-assignment is proposed novelly which incorporates the kinematics between flight vehicles and targets. Based on an integral performance index which represents the energy cost, the optimal switching assignmentplan is obtained. Considering the configuration variation introduced by a switching assignment-plan, an H ∞ guidance law with switching-target is proposed which underlays a dynamic assignment process in cooperative tracking. Simulation results are given to show the effectiveness of the proposed guidance-law and the switchingplan for target assignment.

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  1. Harbin Institute of Technology School of Astronautics, Harbin, 150080, China

    Yu Yao, Peng Zhang & FengHua He

  2. University of Toronto Institute for Aerospace Studies, Toronto, M3H 5T6, Canada

    Hugh Liu

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Yao, Y., Zhang, P., Liu, H. et al. Optimal switching target-assignment based on the integral performance in cooperative tracking. Sci. China Inf. Sci. 56, 1–14 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11432-012-4756-7

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