@article{ref1,
title="Dynamics and Control of Different Aircraft Formation Structures",
journal="Aeronautical journal",
year="2004",
author="Giulietti, F and Mengali, G",
volume="108",
number="1081",
pages="117-124",
abstract="The problem of aircraft formation dynamics and control is investigated from the viewpoint of formation architecture. Three different formation structures, leader-wingman, virtual leader and behavioural approaches are introduced. A comparative study is made using a unified approach through a suitable control law. The formation systems are analyzed on a quantitative basis and objective results are made available for the designer. The trade-off between system performance and complexity is indicated. A complete nonlinear simulation involving a flight-path change and a heading change manoeuvre is discussed. Results show the superiority of a behavioural approach to maintain close formations of vehicles.   <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0001-9240",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}