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Constantinos Frangos
Mathematical Modelling, Nonlinear Control and Performance Evaluation of a Ground Based Mobile Air Defence System
1st ed. 2021
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Dr. Constantinos Frangos PhD
Electrical Engineer working in Decision and Control, Pretoria, South Africa
ISSN 2211-0984 e-ISSN 2211-0992
Mechanisms and Machine Science
ISBN 978-3-030-55497-2 e-ISBN 978-3-030-55498-9
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-55498-9
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Preface
This research monograph deals with the dynamic modelling, nonlinear control and performance evaluation of a ground based mobile air defence system (ADS).
The present work complements existing references on ground based ADSs ([69, 108, 142]). The afore-mentioned publications deal mainly with static or non-mobile ADSs, that is, ADSs that are deployed at a fixed location. This research monograph deals with a mobile ADS that consists of an armoured ground vehicle with an integrated rotating turret and anti-aircraft (AA) gun.
A mobile ADS has several advantages over a fixed ADS as follows.
A mobile ADS can move relatively quickly between various locations and defend against attacking aerial targets (AATs) as needed.
A mobile ADS can engage mainly AATs and also fixed or moving ground targets. The mobile ADS can engage targets from a stationary position or while it is maneuvering on the horizontal plane and can thus support fast moving motorized ground forces.
A mobile ADS can be designed to transport personnel and cargo internally, and provide protection against a range of battlefield threats.
A mobile ADS can lead to tactical advantages in military deployments and engagements.