Advances in Missile Guidance, Control, and Estimation

The modern tactical missile has become a highly integrated package made up of many electronic, mechanical, electromechanical, and pyrotechnic subsystems. This book brings together in one volume the latest developments in the three major missile-control components—guidance, control, and estimation—as well as advice for implementation. It also shows how the components contribute to the overall design process. Topics covered include tracking and guidance algorithms, the workings of the missile autopilot, the estimation problem, and nonlinear control techniques. An invaluable resource, it features contributions by internationally renowned experts from government, the defense industry, and academia.