NTGsim: A graphical user interface and a 3D simulator for nonlinear trajectory generation methodology

Di Trapani, L. J. ; Inanc, T.

International Journal of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science, Tome 20 (2010) no. 2, pp. 305-316.

Résumé

Nonlinear Trajectory Generation (NT)), developed by Mark Milam, is a software algorithm used to generate trajectories of constrained nonlinear systems in real-time. The goal of this paper is to present an approach to make NTG more userfriendly. To accomplish this, we have programmed a Graphical User Interface (GU)) in Java, using object oriented design, which wraps the NTG software and allows the user to quickly and efficiently alter the parameters of NTG. This new program, called NTGsim, eliminates the need to reprogram the NTG algorithm explicitly each time the user wishes to change a parameter.

Détail

Keywords: trajectory generation, optimal control, Java, GUI
Mots-clés : sterowanie optymalne, Java, interfejs użytkownika, interfejs graficzny

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