Journal of Space Science and Technology

Journal of Space Science and Technology

Re-entry Non-linear Trajectory Tracking Based on MPC & Quasi-Linear Inertial Model with PIL Testing

Document Type : Original Research Paper

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Department of Aerospace engineering, Malek-Ashtar University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
10.22034/jsst.2026.1614
Abstract
One of the most important challenges in re-entry guidance & control is online implementation of an optimal guidance solution. Considering the existence of a pre-set optimal solution, a trajectory tracking guidance is to be designed with the capability to preserve optimal path and boundary constraints. Because of entry point uncertainties and environmental disturbances, the tracker tries to amplify or weaken the optimal guidance signal for properly guiding the vehicle to the reference trajectory. Convergence, tuning and computation burden are among important issues in design of trajectory tracking system. In the present paper, as an innovation the task is followed up by quasi-linear model predictive tracking (QLMPT) which uses MPC as a well-known linear controller in contribution with quasi-linear system of re-entry translational dynamics. It is investigated that above combination, well introduces non-linear tracking behavior. The IGC system is completed through the use of a double-loop attitude controller consisting of Proportional-Integral and Dynamic Inversion to follow guidance commands. The performance of selected IGC system, against disturbances and uncertainties is evaluated by Monte-Carlo analysis. Finally, a PIL test is done to observe hardware implementation performance. Simulation and hardware analysis, results in significant advantages for the proposed method in cases of performance, tuning & processing burden.
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Article Title Persian

تعقیب غیر خطی مسیر بازگشت به جو با استفاده از کنترل پیش بین و مدل اینرسی شبه خطی همراه با آزمون پردازنده در حلقه

Authors Persian

محمدجواد پوستینی
سیدحسین ساداتی
سیدمجید حسینی
یوسف عباسی
مجتمع دانشگاهی هوافضا - دانشگاه صنعتی مالک اشتر - تهران - ایران

Keywords Persian

هدایت ورود به جو
تعقیب مسیر
کنترل پیش بین مدل
هدایت و کنترل یکپارچه
پردازنده در حلقه

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript
Available Online from 06 October 2026

  • Receive Date 31 January 2026
  • Revise Date 08 June 2026
  • Accept Date 25 August 2026
  • First Publish Date 06 October 2026