A two-step computation of cyclic redundancy code CRC-32 for ATM networks
IBM Journal of Research and Development
Multi-UAV Simulator Utilizing X-Plane
Journal of Intelligent and Robotic Systems
Test platform to pitch angle using hardware in loop
FIE'09 Proceedings of the 39th IEEE international conference on Frontiers in education conference
Continuous Airborne Communication Relay Approach Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Journal of Intelligent and Robotic Systems
Survey of Motion Planning Literature in the Presence of Uncertainty: Considerations for UAV Guidance
Journal of Intelligent and Robotic Systems
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This paper describes the architecture of the Central Processing Unit (CPU) of Pegasus AutoPilot, which is an academic autopilot, in the developmental stage, for small Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). The data manager process and control laws, implemented on dedicated hardware, are described. In order to verify, validate, and optimize the system a Hardware-In-the-Loop (HIL) simulation, between the CPU and the flight simulator X-Plane is performed. X-Plane simulates the other systems of the autopilot, such as the sensors and actuators. The system is designed to facilitate the disconnection of the flight simulator and the connection of the real navigation hardware and control surface manager drive, as a plug and play device. The described control loops, consisting of inner and outer loops, controls the aircraft's attitude and maintains a constant altitude, direction, and speed. The work presented can also be used as a guide for those who wants to begin to use Hardware-In-the-Loop Simulations using X-Plane.