UAV Spiral Maneuvering Trajectory Intelligent Generation Method Based on Virtual Trajectory

This paper addresses the challenge of ineffective coordination between terminal maneuvering and precision strike capabilities in hypersonic unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). To resolve this issue, an intelligent spiral maneuver trajectory generation method utilizing a virtual trajectory framework is...

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Main Authors: Tao Chen, Shaopeng Li, Yong Xian, Leliang Ren, Zhenyu Liu
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Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-06-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2504-446X/9/6/446
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Shaopeng Li
Yong Xian
Leliang Ren
Zhenyu Liu
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Shaopeng Li
Yong Xian
Leliang Ren
Zhenyu Liu
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description This paper addresses the challenge of ineffective coordination between terminal maneuvering and precision strike capabilities in hypersonic unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). To resolve this issue, an intelligent spiral maneuver trajectory generation method utilizing a virtual trajectory framework is proposed. Initially, a relative motion model between the UAV and the virtual center of mass (VCM) is established based on the geometric principles of the Archimedean spiral. Subsequently, the interaction dynamics between the VCM and the target are formulated as a Markov decision process (MDP). A deep reinforcement learning (DRL) approach, employing the proximal policy optimization (PPO) algorithm, is implemented to train a policy network capable of end-to-end virtual trajectory generation. Ultimately, the relative spiral motion is superimposed onto the generated virtual trajectory to synthesize a composite spiral maneuvering trajectory. The simulation results demonstrate that the proposed method achieves expansive spiral maneuvering ranges while ensuring precise target strikes.
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spelling doaj-art-862e4003e7b84eefa46c1efa42d19a062025-08-20T02:24:25ZengMDPI AGDrones2504-446X2025-06-019644610.3390/drones9060446UAV Spiral Maneuvering Trajectory Intelligent Generation Method Based on Virtual TrajectoryTao Chen0Shaopeng Li1Yong Xian2Leliang Ren3Zhenyu Liu4College of Missle Engineering, Rocket Force University of Engineering, Xi’an 710025, ChinaCollege of Missle Engineering, Rocket Force University of Engineering, Xi’an 710025, ChinaCollege of Missle Engineering, Rocket Force University of Engineering, Xi’an 710025, ChinaCollege of Missle Engineering, Rocket Force University of Engineering, Xi’an 710025, ChinaCollege of Missle Engineering, Rocket Force University of Engineering, Xi’an 710025, ChinaThis paper addresses the challenge of ineffective coordination between terminal maneuvering and precision strike capabilities in hypersonic unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). To resolve this issue, an intelligent spiral maneuver trajectory generation method utilizing a virtual trajectory framework is proposed. Initially, a relative motion model between the UAV and the virtual center of mass (VCM) is established based on the geometric principles of the Archimedean spiral. Subsequently, the interaction dynamics between the VCM and the target are formulated as a Markov decision process (MDP). A deep reinforcement learning (DRL) approach, employing the proximal policy optimization (PPO) algorithm, is implemented to train a policy network capable of end-to-end virtual trajectory generation. Ultimately, the relative spiral motion is superimposed onto the generated virtual trajectory to synthesize a composite spiral maneuvering trajectory. The simulation results demonstrate that the proposed method achieves expansive spiral maneuvering ranges while ensuring precise target strikes.https://www.mdpi.com/2504-446X/9/6/446UAV penetrationspiral maneuveringprecise strikesdeep reinforcement learning
spellingShingle Tao Chen
Shaopeng Li
Yong Xian
Leliang Ren
Zhenyu Liu
UAV Spiral Maneuvering Trajectory Intelligent Generation Method Based on Virtual Trajectory
Drones
UAV penetration
spiral maneuvering
precise strikes
deep reinforcement learning
title UAV Spiral Maneuvering Trajectory Intelligent Generation Method Based on Virtual Trajectory
title_full UAV Spiral Maneuvering Trajectory Intelligent Generation Method Based on Virtual Trajectory
title_fullStr UAV Spiral Maneuvering Trajectory Intelligent Generation Method Based on Virtual Trajectory
title_full_unstemmed UAV Spiral Maneuvering Trajectory Intelligent Generation Method Based on Virtual Trajectory
title_short UAV Spiral Maneuvering Trajectory Intelligent Generation Method Based on Virtual Trajectory
title_sort uav spiral maneuvering trajectory intelligent generation method based on virtual trajectory
topic UAV penetration
spiral maneuvering
precise strikes
deep reinforcement learning
url https://www.mdpi.com/2504-446X/9/6/446
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