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most citedThrust vector control and state estimation architecture for low-cost small-scale launchers

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eess.SY2026

Robust Global Position and Heading Tracking on SE(3) via Saturated Hybrid Feedback

Luís Martins, Carlos Cardeira, Paulo Oliveira

This letter presents a novel control solution to the robust global position and heading tracking problem for underactuated vehicles, equipped with single-axis thrust and full torqu…

eess.SY2025

The E-Rocket: Low-cost Testbed for TVC Rocket GNC Validation

Pedro Santos, André Fonte, Pedro Martins +1

This paper presents the E-Rocket, an electric-powered, low-cost rocket prototype for validation of Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) algorithms based on Thrust Vector Control (T…

eess.SY2025

Control and Navigation of a 2-D Electric Rocket

André Fonte, Pedro Santos, Paulo Oliveira

This work addresses the control and navigation of a simulated two-dimensional electric rocket. The model provides a simplified framework that neglects actuator dynamics and aerodyn…

eess.SY2025★ 1 cited

Pitch Plane Trajectory Tracking Control for Sounding Rockets via Adaptive Feedback Linearization

Pedro dos Santos, Paulo Oliveira

This paper proposes a pitch plane trajectory tacking control solution for suborbital launch vehicles relying on adaptive feedback linearization. Initially, the 2D dynamics and kine…

eess.SY2023★ 14 cited

Thrust vector control and state estimation architecture for low-cost small-scale launchers

Pedro dos Santos, Paulo Oliveira

This paper proposes an integrated architecture for Thrust Vector Control (TVC) and state estimation for low-cost small-scale launchers, naturally unstable, and propelled by a solid…