1. Autopilot Design Points of Discussion
Simulation regarding Autopilot modes.
Results generated.
6 Degree of freedom model designed for nonlinear simulation.
Conclusion and Plan of action.
Shihan Tissera
Preliminary Design Review
1st March 2012

2. Combined Glideslope and Flare block diagram

3. Combined result of Glideslope and Flare
Enlarged section
Height(m)
Combined result of Glideslope and Flare
Time(s)

4. Conclusion and Action Plan
The current simulation results show the controllers obtained, works well for the reduced order model in the case of landing and height acquire/hold modes.
Further testing will be carried out by integrating the developed linear autopilot to the nonlinear 6DOF model.
After the integration the PID controllers will be re-tuned for better results.