Title :
Unified modelling framework for UAVs using Bond Graphs
Author :
Ragavan, S.V. ; Shanmugavel, Madhavan ; Shirinzadeh, Bijan ; Ganapathy, V.
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Eng., Monash Univ., Bandar Sunway, Malaysia
Abstract :
This paper presents a novel unified modelling approach using Bond Graphs (BG) as a graphical language and as a framework for modelling and validation for UAVs. The proposed framework supports a concurrent design approach across the domains. In addition, it doubles as a design and knowledge framework for physical systems at various levels of abstraction. This framework can be used as a tool to facilitate design refinement from behavioural and functional modelling to explore system architecture and for rapid prototyping of mechatronic systems such as UAVs. The model framework was applied to a R-50 experimental model helicopter for obtaining preliminary results.
Keywords :
Unified Modeling Language; autonomous aerial vehicles; bond graphs; helicopters; mechatronics; software prototyping; visual languages; R-50 experimental model helicopter; UAV modelling framework; UAV validation framework; bond graphs; concurrent design approach; functional modelling; graphical language; knowledge framework; mechatronic systems; physical systems; rapid prototyping; system architecture; unified modelling framework; Aerodynamics; Analytical models; Computational modeling; Equations; Helicopters; Mathematical model;
Conference_Titel :
Intelligent Systems Design and Applications (ISDA), 2012 12th International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Kochi
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-5117-1
DOI :
10.1109/ISDA.2012.6416507