Structured H-infinity control based on classical control parameters for the VEGA launch vehicle

This article describes a methodology for structured H-infinity synthesis that reconciles classical and robust control concepts. The aim is to provide a transparent and methodological process to tune the weights used in the structured synthesis. The process is exemplified on a simplified model for the atmospheric ascent-flight control system for the VEGA launch vehicle. The results show that the same gains used for a real flight can be recovered leading the path for industrial transfer of the H-infinity structured control to launchers.

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