Module Specification
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Title Advanced Guidance Systems
Code AERO430
Coordinator Professor JF Ralph
Electrical Engineering and Electronics
Jfralph@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2021-22 Level 7 FHEQ Second Semester 7.5

Aims

To develop an understanding of the use of advanced guidance laws in autonomous air systems, including the interactions of airframe dynamics, sensors and control surfaces.
To understand the use of the Kalman and Extended Kalman filters in aerospace systems.

Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements):
AERO317 FLIGHT DYNAMICS AND CONTROL 

Co-requisite modules:
 

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) On successful completion of the module, a student will be expected to understand:
The importance of navigation reference systems and accurate guidance systems.
State estimation using a Kalman filter.
The limitations on navigation and guidance accuracy arising from system dynamics, sensor errors and imperfect control systems.
At least one application of advanced guidance techniques.

(LO2) On successful completion of the module, the student will be expected to be able to demonstrate: The transformation of co-ordinates from one reference system to another. The derivation of state estimates from supplied data. The application of guidance techniques to a simulated dynamical control system.

(S1) On successful completion of the module, students should be able to show experience and enhancement of the following key skills: Independent learning Problem solving and design skills

Syllabus
 

Introduction to Navigation and Guidance. Navigation reference frames and standards.
Inertial and GPS Navigation Systems.
Problem Class on Navigation Systems – Co-ordinate Transforms and Errors.
Advanced Navigation Systems (Terrain Referenced and Visual Navigation Systems).
State Estimation and Kalman Filters.
Problem Class on State Estimation – 1-D and 2-D Kalman Filters.
Extended Kalman Filters.
Proportional Navigation (PN) guidance.
Line of Sight (LoS) guidance.
Guidance and control systems.                       
Tutorial on Control Systems – 1-D Control and 2-D Pursuit.
Applications - Autopilots.
Applications - Combined navigation systems.
Problem Class on Combined Systems – Fusion of State Estimates.
Applications - Automated landing systems.
Applications - Transfe r alignment.
Problem Class – Worked Examples.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Due to Covid-19, one or more of the following delivery methods will be implemented based on the current local conditions and the situation of registered students.
(a) Hybrid delivery, with social distancing on Campus
Teaching Method 1 - On-line asynchronous lectures
Description: Lectures to explain the material
Attendance Recorded: No
Notes: On average one per week

Teaching Method 2 - Synchronous face to face tutorials
Description: Tutorials on the Assignments and Problem Sheets
Attendance Recorded: Yes
Notes: On average one per fortnight

(b) Fully online delivery and assessment
Teaching Method 1 - On-line asynchronous lectures
Description: Lectures to explain the material
Attendance Recorded: No
Notes: On average one per week

Teaching Method 2 - On-line synchronous tutorials
Description: Tutorials on the Assignments and Problem Sheets
A ttendance Recorded: Yes
Notes: On average one per fortnight

(c) Standard on-campus delivery with minimal social distancing
Teaching Method 1 - Lecture
Description: Lectures to explain the material
Attendance Recorded: Yes
Notes: On average one per week

Teaching Method 2 - Tutorial
Description: Tutorials on the Assignments and Problem Sheets
Attendance Recorded: Yes
Notes: On average one per fortnight

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 12

 6

         18
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 57
TOTAL HOURS 75

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
(430) Written Exam There is a resit opportunity Standard UoL penalties apply This is an anonymous assessment Assessment scheduled for Semester 2 examination period  2    100       
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
             

Reading List
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