Hierarchical Trajectory Sequential Convex Programming Method for UAV Based on Safe Flight Corridors

Hongyu Miao, Teng Long, Jingliang Sun*, Junzhi Li, Shaoqi Wang, Zhenlin Zhou

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

To guarantee safe and rapid flight of UAV in complex environments, in this paper, a hierarchical trajectory sequential convex programming method is proposed by dividing trajectory planning progress into three parts: Flight Path Planning, Safe Flight Corridors (SFC) Generation and Trajectory Sequential Convex Programming (SCP). Firstly, the Sparse A-star algorithm (SAS) is used to generate the initial flight path. The discrete path points provide the initial iteration value for SCP, which can improve the efficiency of trajectory solution. Subsequently, a SFC construction method which uses path segments as seeds is developed to ensure that SFC is continuous, and thus generating the convex feasible regions. Then, the sequential convex programming method is used to solve the trajectory rapidly. Consequently, the fixed-wing UAV can reach the terminal point in the shortest time within the constraints. The simulation results show that this method can ensure the safety of flight trajectory and satisfy timeliness requirements.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAdvances in Guidance, Navigation and Control - Proceedings of 2024 International Conference on Guidance, Navigation and Control Volume 9
EditorsLiang Yan, Haibin Duan, Yimin Deng
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Pages306-316
Number of pages11
ISBN (Print)9789819622313
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2025
EventInternational Conference on Guidance, Navigation and Control, ICGNC 2024 - Changsha, China
Duration: 9 Aug 202411 Aug 2024

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Electrical Engineering
Volume1345 LNEE
ISSN (Print)1876-1100
ISSN (Electronic)1876-1119

Conference

ConferenceInternational Conference on Guidance, Navigation and Control, ICGNC 2024
Country/TerritoryChina
CityChangsha
Period9/08/2411/08/24

Keywords

  • Fixed-wing UAV
  • Safe Flight Corridors
  • Sequential Convex Programming
  • Trajectory Planning

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