Trans-medium flight vehicles can combine high aerial maneuverability and underwater concealment ability,which have attracted much attention recently.As the most crucial procedure,the trajectory design generally determ...Trans-medium flight vehicles can combine high aerial maneuverability and underwater concealment ability,which have attracted much attention recently.As the most crucial procedure,the trajectory design generally determines the trans-medium flight vehicle performance.To quantitatively analyze the flight vehicle performance,an entire aerial-aquatic trajectory model is developed in this paper.Different from modeling a trajectory purely for the water entry process,the constructed entire trajectory model has integrated aerial,water entry,and underwater trajectories together,which can consider the influence of the connected trajectories.As for the aerial and underwater trajectories,explicit dynamic models are established to obtain the trajectory parameters.Due to the complicated fluid force during high-velocity water entry,a computational fluid dynamics model is investigated to analyze this phase.The compu-tational domain size is adaptively refined according to the final aerial trajectory state,where the redundant computational domain is removed.An entire trajectory optimization problem is then formulated to maximize the total flight range via tuning the joint states of different trajectories.Simultaneously,several constraints,i.e.,the max impact load,trajectory height,etc.,are involved in the optimization problem.Rather than directly optimizing by a heuristic algorithm,a multi-surrogate cooperative sampling-based optimization method is proposed to alleviate the computational complexity of the entire trajectory optimization problem.In this method,various surrogates coopera-tively generate infill sample points,thereby preventing the poor approximation.After optimization,the total flight range can be improved by 20%,while all the constraints are satisfied.The result demonstrates the effectiveness and practicability of the developed model and optimization framework.展开更多
In this paper,we investigate the application of the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle(UAV)-enabled relaying system in emergency communications,where one UAV is applied as a relay to help transmit information from ground users t...In this paper,we investigate the application of the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle(UAV)-enabled relaying system in emergency communications,where one UAV is applied as a relay to help transmit information from ground users to a Base Station(BS).We maximize the total transmitted data from the users to the BS,by optimizing the user communication scheduling and association along with the power allocation and the trajectory of the UAV.To solve this non-convex optimization problem,we propose the traditional Convex Optimization(CO)and the Reinforcement Learning(RL)-based approaches.Specifically,we apply the block coordinate descent and successive convex approximation techniques in the CO approach,while applying the soft actor-critic algorithm in the RL approach.The simulation results show that both approaches can solve the proposed optimization problem and obtain good results.Moreover,the RL approach establishes emergency communications more rapidly than the CO approach once the training process has been completed.展开更多
With the widespread application of com-munication technology in the non-terrestrial network(NTN),the issue of the insecure communication due to the inherent openness of the NTN is increasingly being recognized.Consequ...With the widespread application of com-munication technology in the non-terrestrial network(NTN),the issue of the insecure communication due to the inherent openness of the NTN is increasingly being recognized.Consequently,safeguarding com-munication information in the NTN has emerged as a critical challenge.To address this issue,we pro-pose a beamforming and horizontal trajectory joint op-timization method for unmanned aerial vehicle(UAV)covert communications in the NTN.First,we formu-late an optimization problem that considers constraints such as the transmitting power and the distance.More-over,we employ the integrated communication and jamming(ICAJ)signal as Alice’s transmitting signal,further protecting the content of communication in-formation.Next,we construct two subproblems,and we propose an alternate optimization(AO)algorithm based on quadratic transform and penalty term method to solve the proposed two subproblems.Simulation re-sults demonstrate that the proposed method is effective and has better performance than benchmarks.展开更多
The blisk is a core component of an aero-engine,and electrochemical machining(ECM)is the primary method for its manufacture.Among several ECM methods for blisks,multi-tool synchronous machining is the most efficient a...The blisk is a core component of an aero-engine,and electrochemical machining(ECM)is the primary method for its manufacture.Among several ECM methods for blisks,multi-tool synchronous machining is the most efficient and advantageous for machining channels.The allowance distribution of the blank after blisk channel machining directly influences the blade profile accuracy.This paper proposes a trajectory control strategy to homogenize the allowance distribution of the blisk channel in multi-tool ECM.The strategy includes the design of the three-dimensional space motion of the tool and blisk,as well as the regulated feed speed.The structural characteristics of the blisk channel and the principle of ECM allow for designing and optimizing the multidimensional trajectory.The electric field simulations elucidate the influence law of the three-axis feed speed on the side gap.An algorithm is adopted to iteratively optimize the speeds for different positions to realize multi-dimensional motion control and allowance homogenization.The proposed trajectory control strategy is applied to ECM experiments for the blisk channel.Compared with the constant feed speed mode,the regulated speed strategy reduces the maximum allowance difference between the convex(CV)profiles by 36.18%and that between the concave(CC)profiles by 37.73%.Subsequently,the one-time ECM of eight blisk channels was successfully realized.The average time for a single channel was 12.5 min,significantly improving the machining efficiency.In conclusion,the proposed method is effective and can be extended for synchronously machining various blisk types with twisted channels.展开更多
Motion planning and control of autonomous mobile robots(AMRs)have attracted widespread attention in recent years.As the problem of aging intensifies,it is significant to develop AMRs for the wellbeing of old people.In...Motion planning and control of autonomous mobile robots(AMRs)have attracted widespread attention in recent years.As the problem of aging intensifies,it is significant to develop AMRs for the wellbeing of old people.In this paper,a novel long short-term memory(LSTM)-recurrent deep neural network(RDNN)based motion planning and control strategy with data aggregation mechanism is developed for autonomous wheelchairs(AWC)to send the seniors to the exit of the nursing home in a timely manner when emergencies happen.The proposed scheme is verified to be feasible,efficient and robust.展开更多
The novel aircraft engine-off taxi towing system featuring aircraft power integration has demonstrated significant advantages,including reduced energy consumption,diminished emissions,and enhanced efficiency.However,t...The novel aircraft engine-off taxi towing system featuring aircraft power integration has demonstrated significant advantages,including reduced energy consumption,diminished emissions,and enhanced efficiency.However,the aircraft engine-off taxi towing system lacks the consideration of attendant constraints in the trajectory generation process,which can potentially lead to ground accidents and constrain the improvement of traction speed.Addressing this challenge,the present work investigates the optimal control problem of trajectory generation for the taxiing traction system in the complex stochastic environment in the airport flight area.For the stochastic constraints,a strategy of deterministic processing is proposed to describe the stochastic constraints using random constraints.Furthermore,an adaptive pseudo-spectral method is introduced to transform the optimal control problem into a nonlinear programming problem,enabling its effective resolution.Simulation results substantiate that the generated trajectory can efficiently handle the stochastic constraints and accomplish the given task towards the time-optimization objective,thereby effectively enhancing the stability and efficiency of the taxiing traction system,ensuring the safety of the aircraft system,and improving the ground access capacity and efficiency of the airport.展开更多
The welding of medium and thick plates has a wide range of applications in the engineering field.Industrial welding robots are gradually replacing traditional welding operations due to their significant advantages,suc...The welding of medium and thick plates has a wide range of applications in the engineering field.Industrial welding robots are gradually replacing traditional welding operations due to their significant advantages,such as high welding quality,high work efficiency,and effective reduction of labor intensity.Ensuring the accuracy of the welding trajectory for the welding robot is crucial for guaranteeing welding quality.In this paper,the author uses the chaos sparrow search algorithm to optimize the trajectory of a multi-layer and multi-pass welding robot for medium and thick plates.Firstly,the Sparrow Search Algorithm(SSA)is improved by introducing tent chaotic mapping and Gaussian mutation of the inertia weight factor.Secondly,in order to prevent the welding robot arm from colliding with obstacles in the welding environment during the welding process,maintain the stability of the welding robot,and ensure the continuous stability of the changes in each joint angle,joint angular velocity,and angular velocity of the joint angle,a welding robot model is established by improving the Denavit-Hartenberg parameter method.A multi-objective optimization fitness function is used to optimize the trajectory of the welding robot,minimizing time and energy consumption.Thirdly,the optimization and convergence performance of SSA and Chaos Sparrow Search Algorithm(CSSA)are compared through 10 benchmark test functions.Based on the six sets of test functions,the CSSA algorithm consistently maintains superior optimization performance and has excellent stability,with a faster decline in the convergence curve compared to the SSA algorithm.Finally,the accuracy of welding is tested through V-shaped multi-layer and multi-pass welding experiments.The experimental results show that the CSSA algorithm has a strong superiority in trajectory optimization of multi-layer and multi-pass welding for medium and thick plates,with an accuracy rate of 99.5%.It is an effective optimization method that can meet the actual needs of production.展开更多
The dynamic motion capability of humanoid robots is a key indicator for evaluating their performance.Jumping,as a typical dynamic motion,is of great significance for enhancing the robot’s flexibility and terrain adap...The dynamic motion capability of humanoid robots is a key indicator for evaluating their performance.Jumping,as a typical dynamic motion,is of great significance for enhancing the robot’s flexibility and terrain adaptability in unstructured environments.However,achieving high-dynamic jumping control of humanoid robots has become a challenge due to the high degree of freedom and strongly coupled dynamic characteristics.The idea for this paper originated from the human response process to jumping commands,aiming to achieve online trajectory optimization and jumping motion control of humanoid robots.Firstly,we employ nonlinear optimization in combination with the Single Rigid Body Model(SRBM)to generate a robot’s Center of Mass(CoM)trajectory that complies with physical constraints and minimizes the angular momentum of the CoM.Then,a Model Predictive Controller(MPC)is designed to track and control the CoM trajectory,obtaining the required contact forces at the robot’s feet.Finally,a Whole-Body Controller(WBC)is used to generate full-body joint motion trajectories and driving torques,based on the prioritized sequence of tasks designed for the jumping process.The control framework proposed in this paper considers the dynamic characteristics of the robot’s jumping process,with a focus on improving the real-time performance of trajectory optimization and the robustness of controller.Simulation and experimental results demonstrate that our robot successfully executed high jump motions,long jump motions and continuous jump motions under complex working conditions.展开更多
The principle of direct method used in optimal control problem is introduced. Details of applying this method to flight trajectory generation are presented including calculation of velocity and controls histories. And...The principle of direct method used in optimal control problem is introduced. Details of applying this method to flight trajectory generation are presented including calculation of velocity and controls histories. And capabilities of flight and propulsion systems are considered also. Combined with digital terrain map technique, the direct method is applied to the three dimensional trajectory optimization for low altitude penetration, and simplex algorithm is used to solve the parameters in optimization. For the small number of parameters, the trajectory can be optimized in real time on board.展开更多
Applying non-orthogonal multiple access(NOMA)to the mobile edge computing(MEC)network supported by unmanned aerial vehicles(UAVs)can improve spectral efficiency and achieve massive user access on the basis of solving ...Applying non-orthogonal multiple access(NOMA)to the mobile edge computing(MEC)network supported by unmanned aerial vehicles(UAVs)can improve spectral efficiency and achieve massive user access on the basis of solving computing resource constraints and coverage problems.However,the UAV-enabled network has a serious risk of information leakage on account of the openness of wireless channel.This paper considers a UAV-MEC secure network based on NOMA technology,which aims to minimize the UAV energy consumption.To achieve the purpose while meeting the security and users’latency requirements,we formulate an optimization problem that jointly optimizes the UAV trajectory and the allocation of network resources.Given that the original problem is non-convex and multivariate coupled,we proposed an effective algorithm to decouple the nonconvex problem into independent user relation coefficients and subproblems based on successive convex approximation(SCA)and block coordinate descent(BCD).The simulation results showcase the performance of our optimization scheme across various parameter settings and confirm its superiority over other benchmarks with respect to energy consumption.展开更多
This paper tackles uncertainties between planning and actual models.It extends the concept of RCI(robust control invariant)tubes,originally a parameterized representation of closed-loop control robustness in tradition...This paper tackles uncertainties between planning and actual models.It extends the concept of RCI(robust control invariant)tubes,originally a parameterized representation of closed-loop control robustness in traditional feedback control,to the domain of motion planning for autonomous vehicles.Thus,closed-loop system uncertainty can be preemptively addressed during vehicle motion planning.This involves selecting collision-free trajectories to minimize the volume of robust invariant tubes.Furthermore,constraints on state and control variables are translated into constraints on the RCI tubes of the closed-loop system,ensuring that motion planning produces a safe and optimal trajectory while maintaining flexibility,rather than solely optimizing for the open-loop nominal model.Additionally,to expedite the solving process,we were inspired by L2gain to parameterize the RCI tubes and developed a parameterized explicit iterative expression for propagating ellipsoidal uncertainty sets within closedloop systems.Furthermore,we applied the pseudospectral orthogonal collocation method to parameterize the optimization problem of transcribing trajectories using high-order Lagrangian polynomials.Finally,under various operating conditions,we incorporate both the kinematic and dynamic models of the vehicle and also conduct simulations and analyses of uncertainties such as heading angle measurement,chassis response,and steering hysteresis.Our proposed robust motion planning framework has been validated to effectively address nearly all bounded uncertainties while anticipating potential tracking errors in control during the planning phase.This ensures fast,closed-loop safety and robustness in vehicle motion planning.展开更多
The unmanned aerial vehicle(UAV)-assisted mobile edge computing(MEC)has been deemed a promising solution for energy-constrained devices to run smart applications with computationintensive and latency-sensitive require...The unmanned aerial vehicle(UAV)-assisted mobile edge computing(MEC)has been deemed a promising solution for energy-constrained devices to run smart applications with computationintensive and latency-sensitive requirements,especially in some infrastructure-limited areas or some emergency scenarios.However,the multi-UAVassisted MEC network remains largely unexplored.In this paper,the dynamic trajectory optimization and computation offloading are studied in a multi-UAVassisted MEC system where multiple UAVs fly over a target area with different trajectories to serve ground users.By considering the dynamic channel condition and random task arrival and jointly optimizing UAVs'trajectories,user association,and subchannel assignment,the average long-term sum of the user energy consumption minimization problem is formulated.To address the problem involving both discrete and continuous variables,a hybrid decision deep reinforcement learning(DRL)-based intelligent energyefficient resource allocation and trajectory optimization algorithm is proposed,named HDRT algorithm,where deep Q network(DQN)and deep deterministic policy gradient(DDPG)are invoked to process discrete and continuous variables,respectively.Simulation results show that the proposed HDRT algorithm converges fast and outperforms other benchmarks in the aspect of user energy consumption and latency.展开更多
The rapid evolution of Fifth-Generation(5G)networks and the strategic development of Sixth-Generation(6G)technologies have significantly advanced the implementation of air-ground integrated networks with seamless cove...The rapid evolution of Fifth-Generation(5G)networks and the strategic development of Sixth-Generation(6G)technologies have significantly advanced the implementation of air-ground integrated networks with seamless coverage.Unmanned Aerial Vehicles(UAVs),serving as high-mobility aerial platforms,are extensively utilized to enhance coverage in long-distance emergency communication scenarios.The resource-constrained communication environments in emergencies by classifying UAVs into swarm UAVs and relay UAVs as aerial communication nodes is inversitgated.A horizontal deployment strategy for swarm UAVs is formulated through K-means clustering algorithm optimization,while a vertical deployment scheme is established using convex optimization methods.The minimum-path trajectory planning for relay UAVs is optimized via the Particle Swarm Optimization(PSO)algorithm,enhancing communication reliability between UAV swarms and terrestrial base stations.A three-dimensional heterogeneous network architecture is realized by modeling spatial multi-hop relay links.Experimental results demonstrate that the proposed joint UAV relay optimization framework outperforms conventional algorithms in both coverage performance and relay capability during video stream transmission,achieving significant improvements in coverage enhancement and relay efficiency.This work provides technical foundations for constructing high-reliability air-ground cooperative systems in emergency communications.展开更多
Dynamic soaring,inspired by the wind-riding flight of birds such as albatrosses,is a biomimetic technique which leverages wind fields to enhance the endurance of unmanned aerial vehicles(UAVs).Achieving a precise soar...Dynamic soaring,inspired by the wind-riding flight of birds such as albatrosses,is a biomimetic technique which leverages wind fields to enhance the endurance of unmanned aerial vehicles(UAVs).Achieving a precise soaring trajectory is crucial for maximizing energy efficiency during flight.Existing nonlinear programming methods are heavily dependent on the choice of initial values which is hard to determine.Therefore,this paper introduces a deep reinforcement learning method based on a differentially flat model for dynamic soaring trajectory planning and optimization.Initially,the gliding trajectory is parameterized using Fourier basis functions,achieving a flexible trajectory representation with a minimal number of hyperparameters.Subsequently,the trajectory optimization problem is formulated as a dynamic interactive process of Markov decision-making.The hyperparameters of the trajectory are optimized using the Proximal Policy Optimization(PPO2)algorithm from deep reinforcement learning(DRL),reducing the strong reliance on initial value settings in the optimization process.Finally,a comparison between the proposed method and the nonlinear programming method reveals that the trajectory generated by the proposed approach is smoother while meeting the same performance requirements.Specifically,the proposed method achieves a 34%reduction in maximum thrust,a 39.4%decrease in maximum thrust difference,and a 33%reduction in maximum airspeed difference.展开更多
The reentry trajectory planning for hypersonic vehicles is critical and challenging in the presence of numerous nonlinear equations of motion and path constraints, as well as guaranteed satisfaction of accuracy in mee...The reentry trajectory planning for hypersonic vehicles is critical and challenging in the presence of numerous nonlinear equations of motion and path constraints, as well as guaranteed satisfaction of accuracy in meeting all the specified boundary conditions. In the last ten years, many researchers have investigated various strategies to generate a feasible or optimal constrained reentry trajectory for hypersonic vehicles. This paper briefly reviews the new research efforts to promote the capability of reentry trajectory planning. The progress of the onboard reentry trajectory planning, reentry trajectory optimization, and landing footprint is summarized. The main challenges of reentry trajectory planning for hypersonic vehicles are analyzed, focusing on the rapid reentry trajectory optimization, complex geographic constraints, and coop- erative strategies.展开更多
This paper proposes a novel hybrid algorithm called Fractional-order Particle Swarm optimization Gravitational Search Algorithm(FPSOGSA)and applies it to the trajectory planning of the hypersonic lifting reentry fligh...This paper proposes a novel hybrid algorithm called Fractional-order Particle Swarm optimization Gravitational Search Algorithm(FPSOGSA)and applies it to the trajectory planning of the hypersonic lifting reentry flight vehicles.The proposed method is used to calculate the control profiles to achieve the two objectives,namely a smoother trajectory and enforcement of the path constraints with terminal accuracy.The smoothness of the trajectory is achieved by scheduling the bank angle with the aid of a modified scheme known as a Quasi-Equilibrium Glide(QEG)scheme.The aerodynamic load factor and the dynamic pressure path constraints are enforced by further planning of the bank angle with the help of a constraint enforcement scheme.The maximum heating rate path constraint is enforced through the angle of attack parameterization.The Common Aero Vehicle(CAV)flight vehicle is used for the simulation purpose to test and compare the proposed method with that of the standard Particle Swarm Optimization(PSO)method and the standard Gravitational Search Algorithm(GSA).The simulation results confirm the efficiency of the proposed FPSOGSA method over the standard PSO and the GSA methods by showing its better convergence and computation efficiency.展开更多
A hierarchic optimization strategy based on the offline path planning process and online trajectory planning process is presented to solve the trajectory optimization problem of multiple quad-rotor unmanned aerial veh...A hierarchic optimization strategy based on the offline path planning process and online trajectory planning process is presented to solve the trajectory optimization problem of multiple quad-rotor unmanned aerial vehicles in the collaborative assembling task. Firstly, the path planning process is solved by a novel parallel intelligent optimization algorithm, the central force optimization-genetic algorithm （CFO-GA）, which combines the central force optimization （CFO） algorithm with the genetic algorithm （GA）. Because of the immaturity of the CFO, the convergence analysis of the CFO is completed by the stability theory of the linear time-variant discrete-time sys- tems. The results show that the parallel CFO-GA algorithm converges faster than the parallel CFO and the central force optimization-sequential quadratic programming （CFO-SQP） algorithm. Then, the trajectory planning problem is established based on the path planning results. In order to limit the range of the attitude angle and guarantee the fight stability, the optimized object is changed from the ordinary six-degree-of-freedom rigid-body dynamic model to the dynamic model with an inner-loop attitude controller. The results show that the trajectory planning process can be solved by the mature SQP algorithm easily. Finally, the discussion and analysis of the real-time per- formance of the hierarchic optimization strategy are presented around the group number of the wav^oints and the eoual interval time.展开更多
This paper investigates the anti-jamming communication scenario where an intelligent reflecting surface(IRS)is mounted on the unmanned aerial vehicle(UAV)to resist the malicious jamming attacks.Different from existing...This paper investigates the anti-jamming communication scenario where an intelligent reflecting surface(IRS)is mounted on the unmanned aerial vehicle(UAV)to resist the malicious jamming attacks.Different from existing works,we consider the dynamic deployment of IRS-UAV in the environment of the mobile user and unknown jammer.Therefore,a joint trajectory and passive beamforming optimization approach is proposed in the IRS-UAV enhanced networks.In detail,the optimization problem is firstly formulated into a Markov decision process(MDP).Then,a dueling double deep Q networks multi-step learning algorithm is proposed to tackle the complex and coupling decision-making problem.Finally,simulation results show that the proposed scheme can significantly improve the anti-jamming communication performance of the mobile user.展开更多
The hypersonic interception in near space is a great challenge because of the target’s unpredictable trajectory, which demands the interceptors of trajectory cluster coverage of the predicted area and optimal traject...The hypersonic interception in near space is a great challenge because of the target’s unpredictable trajectory, which demands the interceptors of trajectory cluster coverage of the predicted area and optimal trajectory modification capability aiming at the consistently updating predicted impact point(PIP) in the midcourse phase. A novel midcourse optimal trajectory cluster generation and trajectory modification algorithm is proposed based on the neighboring optimal control theory. Firstly, the midcourse trajectory optimization problem is introduced; the necessary conditions for the optimal control and the transversality constraints are given.Secondly, with the description of the neighboring optimal trajectory existence theory(NOTET), the neighboring optimal control(NOC)algorithm is derived by taking the second order partial derivations with the necessary conditions and transversality conditions. The revised terminal constraints are reversely integrated to the initial time and the perturbations of the co-states are further expressed with the states deviations and terminal constraints modifications.Thirdly, the simulations of two different scenarios are carried out and the results prove the effectiveness and optimality of the proposed method.展开更多
Current successes in artificial intelligence domain have revitalized interest in neural networks and demonstrated their potential in solving spacecraft trajectory optimization problems. This paper presents a data-free...Current successes in artificial intelligence domain have revitalized interest in neural networks and demonstrated their potential in solving spacecraft trajectory optimization problems. This paper presents a data-free deep neural network(DNN) based trajectory optimization method for intercepting noncooperative maneuvering spacecraft, in a continuous low-thrust scenario. Firstly, the problem is formulated as a standard constrained optimization problem through differential game theory and minimax principle. Secondly, a new DNN is designed to integrate interception dynamic model into the network and involve it in the process of gradient descent, which makes the network endowed with the knowledge of physical constraints and reduces the learning burden of the network. Thus, a DNN based method is proposed, which completely eliminates the demand of training datasets and improves the generalization capacity. Finally, numerical results demonstrate the feasibility and efficiency of our proposed method.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52425211,52272360,and 52472394)Chongqing Natural Science Foundation(CSTB2023NSCQ-MSX0300)。
文摘Trans-medium flight vehicles can combine high aerial maneuverability and underwater concealment ability,which have attracted much attention recently.As the most crucial procedure,the trajectory design generally determines the trans-medium flight vehicle performance.To quantitatively analyze the flight vehicle performance,an entire aerial-aquatic trajectory model is developed in this paper.Different from modeling a trajectory purely for the water entry process,the constructed entire trajectory model has integrated aerial,water entry,and underwater trajectories together,which can consider the influence of the connected trajectories.As for the aerial and underwater trajectories,explicit dynamic models are established to obtain the trajectory parameters.Due to the complicated fluid force during high-velocity water entry,a computational fluid dynamics model is investigated to analyze this phase.The compu-tational domain size is adaptively refined according to the final aerial trajectory state,where the redundant computational domain is removed.An entire trajectory optimization problem is then formulated to maximize the total flight range via tuning the joint states of different trajectories.Simultaneously,several constraints,i.e.,the max impact load,trajectory height,etc.,are involved in the optimization problem.Rather than directly optimizing by a heuristic algorithm,a multi-surrogate cooperative sampling-based optimization method is proposed to alleviate the computational complexity of the entire trajectory optimization problem.In this method,various surrogates coopera-tively generate infill sample points,thereby preventing the poor approximation.After optimization,the total flight range can be improved by 20%,while all the constraints are satisfied.The result demonstrates the effectiveness and practicability of the developed model and optimization framework.
基金supported in part by the Shenzhen Basic Research Project under Grant JCYJ20220531103008018 and Grant 20200812112423002in part by the Guangdong Basic Research Program under Grant 2019A1515110358,2021A1515012097in part by the open research fund of National Mobile Communications Research Laboratory,Southeast University (No.2021D16)。
文摘In this paper,we investigate the application of the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle(UAV)-enabled relaying system in emergency communications,where one UAV is applied as a relay to help transmit information from ground users to a Base Station(BS).We maximize the total transmitted data from the users to the BS,by optimizing the user communication scheduling and association along with the power allocation and the trajectory of the UAV.To solve this non-convex optimization problem,we propose the traditional Convex Optimization(CO)and the Reinforcement Learning(RL)-based approaches.Specifically,we apply the block coordinate descent and successive convex approximation techniques in the CO approach,while applying the soft actor-critic algorithm in the RL approach.The simulation results show that both approaches can solve the proposed optimization problem and obtain good results.Moreover,the RL approach establishes emergency communications more rapidly than the CO approach once the training process has been completed.
基金supported in part by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant U2441250 and 62231027in part by Natural Science Basic Research Programof Shaanxi under Grant 2024JC-JCQN-63+2 种基金in part by InnovationCapability Support Program of Shaanxi under Grant2024RS-CXTD-01in part by New Technology Research University Cooperation Project under Grant SKX242010031in part by the FundamentalResearch Funds for the Central Universities and theInnovation Fund of Xidian University under GrantYJSJ25007.
文摘With the widespread application of com-munication technology in the non-terrestrial network(NTN),the issue of the insecure communication due to the inherent openness of the NTN is increasingly being recognized.Consequently,safeguarding com-munication information in the NTN has emerged as a critical challenge.To address this issue,we pro-pose a beamforming and horizontal trajectory joint op-timization method for unmanned aerial vehicle(UAV)covert communications in the NTN.First,we formu-late an optimization problem that considers constraints such as the transmitting power and the distance.More-over,we employ the integrated communication and jamming(ICAJ)signal as Alice’s transmitting signal,further protecting the content of communication in-formation.Next,we construct two subproblems,and we propose an alternate optimization(AO)algorithm based on quadratic transform and penalty term method to solve the proposed two subproblems.Simulation re-sults demonstrate that the proposed method is effective and has better performance than benchmarks.
基金co-supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52075253)the National Natural Science Foundation of China for Creative Research Groups(No.51921003)the Industrial Technology Development Program(No.JCKY2021605B026)。
文摘The blisk is a core component of an aero-engine,and electrochemical machining(ECM)is the primary method for its manufacture.Among several ECM methods for blisks,multi-tool synchronous machining is the most efficient and advantageous for machining channels.The allowance distribution of the blank after blisk channel machining directly influences the blade profile accuracy.This paper proposes a trajectory control strategy to homogenize the allowance distribution of the blisk channel in multi-tool ECM.The strategy includes the design of the three-dimensional space motion of the tool and blisk,as well as the regulated feed speed.The structural characteristics of the blisk channel and the principle of ECM allow for designing and optimizing the multidimensional trajectory.The electric field simulations elucidate the influence law of the three-axis feed speed on the side gap.An algorithm is adopted to iteratively optimize the speeds for different positions to realize multi-dimensional motion control and allowance homogenization.The proposed trajectory control strategy is applied to ECM experiments for the blisk channel.Compared with the constant feed speed mode,the regulated speed strategy reduces the maximum allowance difference between the convex(CV)profiles by 36.18%and that between the concave(CC)profiles by 37.73%.Subsequently,the one-time ECM of eight blisk channels was successfully realized.The average time for a single channel was 12.5 min,significantly improving the machining efficiency.In conclusion,the proposed method is effective and can be extended for synchronously machining various blisk types with twisted channels.
基金supported by the Sanming Project of Medicine in Shenzhen(No.SZSM202111001)。
文摘Motion planning and control of autonomous mobile robots(AMRs)have attracted widespread attention in recent years.As the problem of aging intensifies,it is significant to develop AMRs for the wellbeing of old people.In this paper,a novel long short-term memory(LSTM)-recurrent deep neural network(RDNN)based motion planning and control strategy with data aggregation mechanism is developed for autonomous wheelchairs(AWC)to send the seniors to the exit of the nursing home in a timely manner when emergencies happen.The proposed scheme is verified to be feasible,efficient and robust.
基金supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.3122024QD06)。
文摘The novel aircraft engine-off taxi towing system featuring aircraft power integration has demonstrated significant advantages,including reduced energy consumption,diminished emissions,and enhanced efficiency.However,the aircraft engine-off taxi towing system lacks the consideration of attendant constraints in the trajectory generation process,which can potentially lead to ground accidents and constrain the improvement of traction speed.Addressing this challenge,the present work investigates the optimal control problem of trajectory generation for the taxiing traction system in the complex stochastic environment in the airport flight area.For the stochastic constraints,a strategy of deterministic processing is proposed to describe the stochastic constraints using random constraints.Furthermore,an adaptive pseudo-spectral method is introduced to transform the optimal control problem into a nonlinear programming problem,enabling its effective resolution.Simulation results substantiate that the generated trajectory can efficiently handle the stochastic constraints and accomplish the given task towards the time-optimization objective,thereby effectively enhancing the stability and efficiency of the taxiing traction system,ensuring the safety of the aircraft system,and improving the ground access capacity and efficiency of the airport.
基金support by Ningxia Key R&D projects“Integration and demonstration application of intelligent finishing system for large casting riser robot”(No.2021BEE03002)Ningxia Natural Science Foundation Project“Research on detection and location of large casting welding seam based on depth learning”(No.2020AAC03201).
文摘The welding of medium and thick plates has a wide range of applications in the engineering field.Industrial welding robots are gradually replacing traditional welding operations due to their significant advantages,such as high welding quality,high work efficiency,and effective reduction of labor intensity.Ensuring the accuracy of the welding trajectory for the welding robot is crucial for guaranteeing welding quality.In this paper,the author uses the chaos sparrow search algorithm to optimize the trajectory of a multi-layer and multi-pass welding robot for medium and thick plates.Firstly,the Sparrow Search Algorithm(SSA)is improved by introducing tent chaotic mapping and Gaussian mutation of the inertia weight factor.Secondly,in order to prevent the welding robot arm from colliding with obstacles in the welding environment during the welding process,maintain the stability of the welding robot,and ensure the continuous stability of the changes in each joint angle,joint angular velocity,and angular velocity of the joint angle,a welding robot model is established by improving the Denavit-Hartenberg parameter method.A multi-objective optimization fitness function is used to optimize the trajectory of the welding robot,minimizing time and energy consumption.Thirdly,the optimization and convergence performance of SSA and Chaos Sparrow Search Algorithm(CSSA)are compared through 10 benchmark test functions.Based on the six sets of test functions,the CSSA algorithm consistently maintains superior optimization performance and has excellent stability,with a faster decline in the convergence curve compared to the SSA algorithm.Finally,the accuracy of welding is tested through V-shaped multi-layer and multi-pass welding experiments.The experimental results show that the CSSA algorithm has a strong superiority in trajectory optimization of multi-layer and multi-pass welding for medium and thick plates,with an accuracy rate of 99.5%.It is an effective optimization method that can meet the actual needs of production.
基金supported in part by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2020YFB13134)Major Project of National Natural Science Foundation of China(U2013602)+2 种基金The National Nature Science Foundation of China(52075115)HIT Major Campus Cultivation Project(2023FRFK01001)National independent project(SKLRS202301A12).
文摘The dynamic motion capability of humanoid robots is a key indicator for evaluating their performance.Jumping,as a typical dynamic motion,is of great significance for enhancing the robot’s flexibility and terrain adaptability in unstructured environments.However,achieving high-dynamic jumping control of humanoid robots has become a challenge due to the high degree of freedom and strongly coupled dynamic characteristics.The idea for this paper originated from the human response process to jumping commands,aiming to achieve online trajectory optimization and jumping motion control of humanoid robots.Firstly,we employ nonlinear optimization in combination with the Single Rigid Body Model(SRBM)to generate a robot’s Center of Mass(CoM)trajectory that complies with physical constraints and minimizes the angular momentum of the CoM.Then,a Model Predictive Controller(MPC)is designed to track and control the CoM trajectory,obtaining the required contact forces at the robot’s feet.Finally,a Whole-Body Controller(WBC)is used to generate full-body joint motion trajectories and driving torques,based on the prioritized sequence of tasks designed for the jumping process.The control framework proposed in this paper considers the dynamic characteristics of the robot’s jumping process,with a focus on improving the real-time performance of trajectory optimization and the robustness of controller.Simulation and experimental results demonstrate that our robot successfully executed high jump motions,long jump motions and continuous jump motions under complex working conditions.
文摘The principle of direct method used in optimal control problem is introduced. Details of applying this method to flight trajectory generation are presented including calculation of velocity and controls histories. And capabilities of flight and propulsion systems are considered also. Combined with digital terrain map technique, the direct method is applied to the three dimensional trajectory optimization for low altitude penetration, and simplex algorithm is used to solve the parameters in optimization. For the small number of parameters, the trajectory can be optimized in real time on board.
基金supported in part by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant 61971474in part by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant 62301594+2 种基金in part by the Special Funds of the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant 62341112in part by the Beijing Nova Program under Grant Z201100006820121in part by the Beijing Municipal Science and Technology Project under Grant Z181100003218015.
文摘Applying non-orthogonal multiple access(NOMA)to the mobile edge computing(MEC)network supported by unmanned aerial vehicles(UAVs)can improve spectral efficiency and achieve massive user access on the basis of solving computing resource constraints and coverage problems.However,the UAV-enabled network has a serious risk of information leakage on account of the openness of wireless channel.This paper considers a UAV-MEC secure network based on NOMA technology,which aims to minimize the UAV energy consumption.To achieve the purpose while meeting the security and users’latency requirements,we formulate an optimization problem that jointly optimizes the UAV trajectory and the allocation of network resources.Given that the original problem is non-convex and multivariate coupled,we proposed an effective algorithm to decouple the nonconvex problem into independent user relation coefficients and subproblems based on successive convex approximation(SCA)and block coordinate descent(BCD).The simulation results showcase the performance of our optimization scheme across various parameter settings and confirm its superiority over other benchmarks with respect to energy consumption.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52025121,52394263)National Key R&D Plan of China(Grant No.2023YFD2000301)+2 种基金Foundation of State Key Laboratory of Automobile Safety and Energy Saving of China(Grant No.KFZ2201)the Jiangsu Provincial Scientific Research Center of Applied Mathematics under(Grant No.BK20233002)Special Fund of Jiangsu Province for the Transformation of Scientific and Technological Achievements under(Grant No.BA2021023)。
文摘This paper tackles uncertainties between planning and actual models.It extends the concept of RCI(robust control invariant)tubes,originally a parameterized representation of closed-loop control robustness in traditional feedback control,to the domain of motion planning for autonomous vehicles.Thus,closed-loop system uncertainty can be preemptively addressed during vehicle motion planning.This involves selecting collision-free trajectories to minimize the volume of robust invariant tubes.Furthermore,constraints on state and control variables are translated into constraints on the RCI tubes of the closed-loop system,ensuring that motion planning produces a safe and optimal trajectory while maintaining flexibility,rather than solely optimizing for the open-loop nominal model.Additionally,to expedite the solving process,we were inspired by L2gain to parameterize the RCI tubes and developed a parameterized explicit iterative expression for propagating ellipsoidal uncertainty sets within closedloop systems.Furthermore,we applied the pseudospectral orthogonal collocation method to parameterize the optimization problem of transcribing trajectories using high-order Lagrangian polynomials.Finally,under various operating conditions,we incorporate both the kinematic and dynamic models of the vehicle and also conduct simulations and analyses of uncertainties such as heading angle measurement,chassis response,and steering hysteresis.Our proposed robust motion planning framework has been validated to effectively address nearly all bounded uncertainties while anticipating potential tracking errors in control during the planning phase.This ensures fast,closed-loop safety and robustness in vehicle motion planning.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.62471254)National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.92367302)。
文摘The unmanned aerial vehicle(UAV)-assisted mobile edge computing(MEC)has been deemed a promising solution for energy-constrained devices to run smart applications with computationintensive and latency-sensitive requirements,especially in some infrastructure-limited areas or some emergency scenarios.However,the multi-UAVassisted MEC network remains largely unexplored.In this paper,the dynamic trajectory optimization and computation offloading are studied in a multi-UAVassisted MEC system where multiple UAVs fly over a target area with different trajectories to serve ground users.By considering the dynamic channel condition and random task arrival and jointly optimizing UAVs'trajectories,user association,and subchannel assignment,the average long-term sum of the user energy consumption minimization problem is formulated.To address the problem involving both discrete and continuous variables,a hybrid decision deep reinforcement learning(DRL)-based intelligent energyefficient resource allocation and trajectory optimization algorithm is proposed,named HDRT algorithm,where deep Q network(DQN)and deep deterministic policy gradient(DDPG)are invoked to process discrete and continuous variables,respectively.Simulation results show that the proposed HDRT algorithm converges fast and outperforms other benchmarks in the aspect of user energy consumption and latency.
文摘The rapid evolution of Fifth-Generation(5G)networks and the strategic development of Sixth-Generation(6G)technologies have significantly advanced the implementation of air-ground integrated networks with seamless coverage.Unmanned Aerial Vehicles(UAVs),serving as high-mobility aerial platforms,are extensively utilized to enhance coverage in long-distance emergency communication scenarios.The resource-constrained communication environments in emergencies by classifying UAVs into swarm UAVs and relay UAVs as aerial communication nodes is inversitgated.A horizontal deployment strategy for swarm UAVs is formulated through K-means clustering algorithm optimization,while a vertical deployment scheme is established using convex optimization methods.The minimum-path trajectory planning for relay UAVs is optimized via the Particle Swarm Optimization(PSO)algorithm,enhancing communication reliability between UAV swarms and terrestrial base stations.A three-dimensional heterogeneous network architecture is realized by modeling spatial multi-hop relay links.Experimental results demonstrate that the proposed joint UAV relay optimization framework outperforms conventional algorithms in both coverage performance and relay capability during video stream transmission,achieving significant improvements in coverage enhancement and relay efficiency.This work provides technical foundations for constructing high-reliability air-ground cooperative systems in emergency communications.
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文摘Dynamic soaring,inspired by the wind-riding flight of birds such as albatrosses,is a biomimetic technique which leverages wind fields to enhance the endurance of unmanned aerial vehicles(UAVs).Achieving a precise soaring trajectory is crucial for maximizing energy efficiency during flight.Existing nonlinear programming methods are heavily dependent on the choice of initial values which is hard to determine.Therefore,this paper introduces a deep reinforcement learning method based on a differentially flat model for dynamic soaring trajectory planning and optimization.Initially,the gliding trajectory is parameterized using Fourier basis functions,achieving a flexible trajectory representation with a minimal number of hyperparameters.Subsequently,the trajectory optimization problem is formulated as a dynamic interactive process of Markov decision-making.The hyperparameters of the trajectory are optimized using the Proximal Policy Optimization(PPO2)algorithm from deep reinforcement learning(DRL),reducing the strong reliance on initial value settings in the optimization process.Finally,a comparison between the proposed method and the nonlinear programming method reveals that the trajectory generated by the proposed approach is smoother while meeting the same performance requirements.Specifically,the proposed method achieves a 34%reduction in maximum thrust,a 39.4%decrease in maximum thrust difference,and a 33%reduction in maximum airspeed difference.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(6127334961203223+1 种基金61175109)the Innovation Foundation of BUAA for Ph.D.Graduates(YWF-14-YJSY-013)
文摘The reentry trajectory planning for hypersonic vehicles is critical and challenging in the presence of numerous nonlinear equations of motion and path constraints, as well as guaranteed satisfaction of accuracy in meeting all the specified boundary conditions. In the last ten years, many researchers have investigated various strategies to generate a feasible or optimal constrained reentry trajectory for hypersonic vehicles. This paper briefly reviews the new research efforts to promote the capability of reentry trajectory planning. The progress of the onboard reentry trajectory planning, reentry trajectory optimization, and landing footprint is summarized. The main challenges of reentry trajectory planning for hypersonic vehicles are analyzed, focusing on the rapid reentry trajectory optimization, complex geographic constraints, and coop- erative strategies.
文摘This paper proposes a novel hybrid algorithm called Fractional-order Particle Swarm optimization Gravitational Search Algorithm(FPSOGSA)and applies it to the trajectory planning of the hypersonic lifting reentry flight vehicles.The proposed method is used to calculate the control profiles to achieve the two objectives,namely a smoother trajectory and enforcement of the path constraints with terminal accuracy.The smoothness of the trajectory is achieved by scheduling the bank angle with the aid of a modified scheme known as a Quasi-Equilibrium Glide(QEG)scheme.The aerodynamic load factor and the dynamic pressure path constraints are enforced by further planning of the bank angle with the help of a constraint enforcement scheme.The maximum heating rate path constraint is enforced through the angle of attack parameterization.The Common Aero Vehicle(CAV)flight vehicle is used for the simulation purpose to test and compare the proposed method with that of the standard Particle Swarm Optimization(PSO)method and the standard Gravitational Search Algorithm(GSA).The simulation results confirm the efficiency of the proposed FPSOGSA method over the standard PSO and the GSA methods by showing its better convergence and computation efficiency.
文摘A hierarchic optimization strategy based on the offline path planning process and online trajectory planning process is presented to solve the trajectory optimization problem of multiple quad-rotor unmanned aerial vehicles in the collaborative assembling task. Firstly, the path planning process is solved by a novel parallel intelligent optimization algorithm, the central force optimization-genetic algorithm （CFO-GA）, which combines the central force optimization （CFO） algorithm with the genetic algorithm （GA）. Because of the immaturity of the CFO, the convergence analysis of the CFO is completed by the stability theory of the linear time-variant discrete-time sys- tems. The results show that the parallel CFO-GA algorithm converges faster than the parallel CFO and the central force optimization-sequential quadratic programming （CFO-SQP） algorithm. Then, the trajectory planning problem is established based on the path planning results. In order to limit the range of the attitude angle and guarantee the fight stability, the optimized object is changed from the ordinary six-degree-of-freedom rigid-body dynamic model to the dynamic model with an inner-loop attitude controller. The results show that the trajectory planning process can be solved by the mature SQP algorithm easily. Finally, the discussion and analysis of the real-time per- formance of the hierarchic optimization strategy are presented around the group number of the wav^oints and the eoual interval time.
基金This work was supported in part by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.61971474,No.61771488)in part by the Beijing Nova Program under Grant Z201100006820121in part by China Postdoctoral Science Foundation Funded Project under Grant 2019T120071.
文摘This paper investigates the anti-jamming communication scenario where an intelligent reflecting surface(IRS)is mounted on the unmanned aerial vehicle(UAV)to resist the malicious jamming attacks.Different from existing works,we consider the dynamic deployment of IRS-UAV in the environment of the mobile user and unknown jammer.Therefore,a joint trajectory and passive beamforming optimization approach is proposed in the IRS-UAV enhanced networks.In detail,the optimization problem is firstly formulated into a Markov decision process(MDP).Then,a dueling double deep Q networks multi-step learning algorithm is proposed to tackle the complex and coupling decision-making problem.Finally,simulation results show that the proposed scheme can significantly improve the anti-jamming communication performance of the mobile user.
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文摘The hypersonic interception in near space is a great challenge because of the target’s unpredictable trajectory, which demands the interceptors of trajectory cluster coverage of the predicted area and optimal trajectory modification capability aiming at the consistently updating predicted impact point(PIP) in the midcourse phase. A novel midcourse optimal trajectory cluster generation and trajectory modification algorithm is proposed based on the neighboring optimal control theory. Firstly, the midcourse trajectory optimization problem is introduced; the necessary conditions for the optimal control and the transversality constraints are given.Secondly, with the description of the neighboring optimal trajectory existence theory(NOTET), the neighboring optimal control(NOC)algorithm is derived by taking the second order partial derivations with the necessary conditions and transversality conditions. The revised terminal constraints are reversely integrated to the initial time and the perturbations of the co-states are further expressed with the states deviations and terminal constraints modifications.Thirdly, the simulations of two different scenarios are carried out and the results prove the effectiveness and optimality of the proposed method.
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文摘Current successes in artificial intelligence domain have revitalized interest in neural networks and demonstrated their potential in solving spacecraft trajectory optimization problems. This paper presents a data-free deep neural network(DNN) based trajectory optimization method for intercepting noncooperative maneuvering spacecraft, in a continuous low-thrust scenario. Firstly, the problem is formulated as a standard constrained optimization problem through differential game theory and minimax principle. Secondly, a new DNN is designed to integrate interception dynamic model into the network and involve it in the process of gradient descent, which makes the network endowed with the knowledge of physical constraints and reduces the learning burden of the network. Thus, a DNN based method is proposed, which completely eliminates the demand of training datasets and improves the generalization capacity. Finally, numerical results demonstrate the feasibility and efficiency of our proposed method.
