Dynamics, control and flight testing of an unmanned, finless airship

This thesis discusses a number of developments in the dynamics and control of a novel, autonomous, highly-maneuverable, finless, almost-lighter-than-air vehicle (ALTAV). The airship is inherently unstable due to absence of fins and is highly prone to winds. Four vectored thrusters are used to ensure...

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Main Author: Mazhar, Hashim
Other Authors: Meyer Nahon (Internal/Supervisor)
Format: Others
Language:en
Published: McGill University 2013
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Online Access:http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=117157