DocumentCode
3382167
Title
Microcontroller-Based Autonomous Light Craft
Author
Tang, L. ; Wishart, A. ; Orchard, K.
Author_Institution
Inst. of Technol. & Eng., Massey Univ., Palmerston North
fYear
2005
fDate
21-24 Nov. 2005
Firstpage
1
Lastpage
5
Abstract
This Paper presents the development of a light craft powered by a 1.3 KW methanol engine and controlled by a Cygnal 8051F020 microcontroller. The design of the light craft has a simple mechanical structure with easy control features. Fuzzy logic is incorporated in the control system to realize the intelligent control. The main characteristics of the craft are discussed in the paper. In addition to the functionality, flight modes, mechanical and control aspects, it also discusses the development of the control system based on a pair of microcontrollers.
Keywords
aircraft control; avionics; fuzzy logic; microcontrollers; Cygnal 8051F020 microcontroller; control system; flight mode; fuzzy logic; intelligent control; mechanical aspects; methanol engine; microcontroller-based autonomous light craft; Aerospace control; Aircraft; Airplanes; Automatic control; Blades; Control systems; Helicopters; Lighting control; Microcontrollers; Propellers;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
TENCON 2005 2005 IEEE Region 10
Conference_Location
Melbourne, Qld.
Print_ISBN
0-7803-9311-2
Electronic_ISBN
0-7803-9312-0
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/TENCON.2005.300905
Filename
4085189
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