Trajectory Optimization of Aircraft Tactical Engagement Based on Model Prediction Control

The maneuvering decision in beyond visual range (BVR) is very important for aircraft with middle-range missiles and advanced avionics. A model with attack region and threat region is proposed to describe the air combat problem. Then a new model prediction control (MPC) scheme to solve the real-time trajectory optimization problem in air combat is introduced and the numerical solution with direct multiple shooting (DMSM) method is proposed. The simulation shows that this scheme is efficient in air combat maneuvering decision.