Line of Sight Tracking Method Based on Feedback Linearization and Command Planning

Abstract

When the target just enters the field of view of the optoelectronic tracking system, there is a big pointing deviation. If the closed-loop control is directly performed at this time, overshoot or even oscillation will occur, which will easily cause the target to leave the field of view again. At present, most control algorithms are concerned about enhancing the steady-state tracking precision of the system, but seldom consider the transient performance of the system. In this paper, a new definition of pointing deviation is given, in addition, the model of the line-of-sight (LOS) tracking system is realized. On this basis, a method based on feedback linearization is raised, which can compensate measurable disturbance. For both transient response and steady-state performance, a new LOS planning method is presented, which accomplishes the planning and design of the target motion trajectory on the imaging plane. It can be able to avoid the target departing from the field of view and speed up the system response based on fixed control parameters. Through the analysis of experimental results, it can be indicated that the LOS tracking method proposed in this paper can availably promote the transient performance of the system and is existent of real value.