Short-range nonlinear feedback strategies for aircraft pursuit-evasion

Prelinearizing transformations are combined with the linear quadratic pursuit-evasion game results to synthesize explicit nonlinear feedback strategies for aircraft pursuit-evasion in the endgame. Three-dimensional point-mass models for aircraft are employed in this work. Numerical results are given for two different engagement scenarios. Future applications include the derivation of collision avoidance strategies for aircraft, aircraft rendezvous, and guidance for coordinated maneuvering with other aircraft.