Systems Engineering and Electronics ›› 2025, Vol. 47 ›› Issue (12): 4174-4185.doi: 10.12305/j.issn.1001-506X.2025.12.29

• Guidance, Navigation and Control • Previous Articles    

Ballistic optimization method based on deep learning

Zhe WANG, Zhiwen LI, Junzheng SUN, Zenghui ZHANG   

  1. Beijing System Design Institute of Electro-Mechanic Engineering,Beijing 100039,China
  • Received:2024-07-29 Revised:2025-01-26 Online:2025-06-09 Published:2025-06-09
  • Contact: Zhe WANG

Abstract:

A deep learning based optimal control solution method is proposed for aircraft ballistic optimization. Unlike existing direct and indirect methods, this method uses neural networks to parameterize the control variables, making it possible to solve the multi-point boundary value problem of nonlinear Hamiltonian systems using back and forth integration, and avoiding the problem of guessing the initial values of covariates. Construct a loss function based on the Pontryagin maximum principle and optimize the control variables using stochastic gradient descent algorithm. Compared to the existing deep learning algorithms, this method does not require pre-generation of datasets or simplification of flight mechanics equations, making it suitable for spacecraft ballistic design. Taking Minuteman 3 missile as an example, this method achieves range extension while satisfying various constraints during flight by synergistically optimizing the first-level second consumption profile and active stage pitch angle program, demonstrating the effectiveness of the proposed method.

Key words: missile, ballistic optimization, optimal control, deep learning

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