3 papers
math.OC2026
A Computationally Tractable Path-Planning Method for Airborne Wind Energy Systems
Manuel C. R. M. Fernandes, Fernando A. C. C. Fontes
Airborne Wind Energy Systems (AWES) have emerged as a promising renewable energy technology that exploits stronger, more consistent high-altitude winds via tethered airborne device…
cs.RO2026
Geometric Look-Angle Shaping Strategy for Enclosed Inspection
Amit Shivam, Manuel C. R. M. Fernandes, Sergio Vinha +1
This paper introduces inspection through GLASS, a Geometric Look-Angle Shaping Strategy for enclosed regions using unmanned aerial vehicles. In doing so, the vehicles guidance comm…
eess.SY2025
Variable L0 Guidance Strategy: Enlarged Operational Envelope and Path-Following
Amit Shivam, Manuel C. R. M. Fernandes, Fernando A. C. C. Fontes +1
This paper presents a geometric and theoretical study of an exponentially varying look-ahead parameter for UAV path-following guidance. Conventional guidance laws with a fixed look…