Modelling and control of a twin rotor-multi-input multi-output system

S. M. Ahmad*, A. J. Chipperfield, M. O. Tokhi

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Abstract

A dynamic model for the characterisation of a one-degree-of-freedom (DOF) Twin Rotor MIMO System (TRMS) in hover is extracted using a black-box system identification technique. Its behaviour in certain aspects resembles that of a helicopter, with a significant cross-coupling between longitudinal and lateral directional motions. Hence, it is an interesting identification and control problem. Identification for a 1-DOF rigid-body, discrete-time linear model is presented in detail. The extracted model is employed for designing and implementing a feedforward/open-loop control. Open-loop control is often the preliminary step for development of more complex feedback control laws. Hence, this paper also investigates open-loop control strategies using shaped command inputs for resonance suppression in the TRMS. Digital low-pass and band-stop (Butterworth) shaped inputs are used on the TRMS testbed, based on the identified vibrational modes. A comparative performance study is carried out and the results presented. The low-pass filter is shown to exhibit better vibration reduction.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1720-1724
Number of pages5
JournalProceedings of the American Control Conference
Volume3
DOIs
StatePublished - 2000
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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