Information System of the Robotic Towing Airfield System

Abstract

Relevance. The development of aviation technology is associated with the development of new means that directly ensure the movement of aircraft (AF) at the airfield. To carry out ground maneuvers with aircraft, towing airfield systems (UAS) are used, which can significantly reduce noise and air pollution near the airport, as well as reduce the inefficient resource consumption of aircraft engines and provide significant savings in aviation fuel. UAS is also used when the aircraft loses the ability to move and is located on or near the working area of the airfield, which creates a serious problem leading to the closure of the airport for flights, while airlines incur significant losses.Purpose of research. Improving the efficiency of the towing airfield system through the development of an information system. Objectives. Development of the structure of a robotic towing airfield system, drawing up a structural diagram of the ACS layout of the towing platform, design of block diagrams of the logical controller of the ACS platform.Methods. The level of horizontal deviation of the platform from the contrast line was chosen as the setting influence determining the position of the platform in space, which is measured by analyzing images coming from the technical vision system installed on the tow truck. Results. In the course of the study, the structure of a robotic towing airfield system was developed. Based on this structure, a block diagram of the ACS layout of the towing platform was designed and a block diagram of the logical controller of the ACS platform was developed.Conclusions. 1. The structure of a robotic towing airfield system has been developed, including a mobile tow truck, a coupling device, an aircraft, and an on-board control system. 2. An algorithm for controlling the positioning of a robotic towing airfield system based on the logical processing of signals of an optocoupler matrix has been developed. 3. Algorithms have been developed for controlling the movement of the RBAS along a given contrast line under the action of external disturbing influences of a deterministic and random type, allowing for high-precision movement of the RMB.