Mathematical Modelling of an Innovative Unmanned Airship for its Control Law Design

The paper is concerned with the dynamic modelling of the unconventional remotely-piloted Lighter-Than-Air vehicle patented by Nautilus S.p.A. and the Polytechnic of Turin. The airship mathematical model is based on a 6 degree-of-freedom nonlinear model referring to the basic Newtonian mechanics. Emphasis is placed on those innovative and peculiar aspects of the dynamic modelling, such as aerodynamics, buoyancy and inertial features.