Three-Dimensional Target Tracking Based on Velocity Pursuit

Abstract

Abstract-This paper deals with a method for pursuer to track a moving target in the three-dimensional space. The method is based on the use of the geometrical rules combined with the kinematics equations of the pursuer and the target. The maneuvers of the target are not a priori known to the pursuer. In this paper, the velocity pursuit is proposed to implement tracking the moving target. Simulations are conducted to demonstrate the effectiveness and reliability of the proposed control strategy.

Three-dimensional target tracking strategy based on guidance laws and optimal information fusion

“…In this paper, the polar representation is applied to derive the kinematics equations between the pursuer and the target in the three-dimensional space. Based on Feng and Yin (2016) and Elgamel and Makaryous (2009), the differential equations for the range, the pitch angle of PT and the yaw angle of PT are…”

“…In this case, the robot keeps a constant distance from the target. Different from Feng and Yin (2016), this paper will implement the solution of tracking in three dimensions under the deviated pursuit and the proportional navigation. Different from Feng et al (2013), this paper will implement the solution of tracking under the different dynamic models.…”

“…In Belkhouche and Bendjilali (2012), this brief deals with the problem of path planning for three-dimensional (3-D) vehicles. In Feng and Yin (2016), we have proposed the method for tracking under the velocity pursuit guidance law. In Feng et al (2013), we have implemented the method for convoy by using the guidance laws.…”