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Research is primarily analytical and numerical in nature. Excellent computational and experimental facilities are available for study of various guidance and control applications. Area FacultyArea Advisor: Hull, David Acikmese, Behcet |
This area involves study and research in system theory, control theory, optimal control theory, approximation theory, time-delay observers, estimation theory, and stochastic control theory and their application to the navigation, guidance, control, and flight mechanics of aerospace vehicles. Research Spotlight: Maruthi Akella
Dr. Akella Guides Advances in Sensor Swarms Toward Cutting-Edge Guidance and Control Systems
Dr. Maruthi Akella directs his research focus on two big projects: one which provides NASA with a cheaper, faster, efficient alternative to the high-grade tactical navigation sensors they currently use on their vehicles, and another which looks into autonomy, responsiveness, and hazard avoidance for vehicles in orbit or in space.
