COMPARATIVE STUDY OF PID AND MPC CONTROLLERS FOR VERTICAL TAKE-OFF AND VERTICAL LANDING (VTVL) ROCKET CONTROL

Abstract

This study delves into the intricacies of designing a controller for the creation of a simulation environment dedicated to rocket flight and vertical landing. The primary focus is on evaluating two prominent control mechanisms: the Proportional-Integral-Derivative (PID) controller and the Model Predictive Control (MPC) controller. The study systematically explores the performance of these controllers in the context of vertical descent, revealing that the PID controller effectively enhances the rocket's vertical descent capabilities. Additionally, the research underscores the MPC controller's remarkable potential in augmenting vertical descent performance through the adept coordination of various control mechanisms and its ability to adapt to external disturbances. The findings of this study not only contribute significantly to the field of rocket control but also establish a foundational framework for future endeavours and advancements in this dynamic and crucial domain.

Keywords

• VTVL Rocket Control
• PID
• MPC
• Optimization

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