Three-dimensional unified predefined-time cooperative guidance law with multiple constraints
摘要
Given the transient characteristics of terminal guidance, achieving rapid error convergence is essential, particularly in cases involving high initial deviations. In this paper, a unified predefined-time cooperative guidance law for leader-following missiles is proposed that the missiles can simultaneously attack a target with impact time and impact angle constraints. Firstly, a unified Lyapunov-like characterization for predefined-time is introduced to designed the cooperative guidance law. To enable accurate target engagement at a specified impact time, the leader’s guidance law along the line-of-sight (LOS) direction is formulated. Moreover, the followers’ LOS guidance laws are designed using the time consensus error function and unified predefined-time theory. By leveraging inter-missile communication, both the leader’s and followers’ time-to-go rapidly converge within a predefined time. Subsequently, guidance laws governing the LOS elevation and azimuth directions are formulated to satisfy expected impact angle requirements. The LOS angles of all missiles exhibit predefined-time convergence to their target values, enabling omnidirectional target engagement. Meanwhile, the predefined-time stability is rigorously proved through the Lyapunov theory. Finally, the effectiveness of the cooperative guidance law is demonstrated by several sets of numerical simulation experiments.