We present a comprehensive description of the physical principles of robotic airship operation, along with their dynamic model in a form suited for controller design and computer simulation. Based on the dynamic model, airship response modes are analyzed and control challenges are pointed out. The present work provides a starting point for robotics and control researchers interested in utilizing airships as robotic aerial vehicles
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Robotics and Automation, 1998. Proceedings. 1998 IEEE International Conference on
(Volume:4
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Date of Conference: 16-20 May 1998