Choice of computing platform for guidance system

Click For Summary
SUMMARY

The discussion centers on selecting an appropriate computing platform for attitude estimation and control in flying vehicles. Key considerations include processing power for complex calculations, community support for troubleshooting, and wireless programming capabilities. Recommendations include Gumstix for its power and Raspberry Pi for its extensive hardware options and open-source software ecosystem. TI DSPs and Code Composer Studio were mentioned but deemed unsuitable for wireless operation.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of attitude estimation and control algorithms
  • Familiarity with Kalman filtering techniques
  • Knowledge of wireless programming and debugging
  • Experience with embedded systems and hardware platforms
NEXT STEPS
  • Research Gumstix capabilities for real-time processing
  • Explore Raspberry Pi for wireless programming options
  • Learn about Kalman filtering implementation in embedded systems
  • Investigate community resources for troubleshooting embedded systems
USEFUL FOR

Engineers and developers involved in the design and implementation of control systems for aerial vehicles, particularly those interested in real-time processing and wireless capabilities.

eichfeld
Messages
6
Reaction score
0
I am just starting to learn about attitude estimation and control of a flying(or actually, a freefalling) vehicle. There will be inputs from accelerometers and gyroscopes, Kalman filtering to estimate the correct attitude and control algorithm to achieve the desired attitude.

I am still putting down the first things to paper, but I also need to think what computing platform will I be using when I start realizing the thing. The platform should obviously be powerful enough for all the number-crunching, it should have a community I can ask help from and since the vehicle will be highly mobile(flying!), I would prefer having wireless programming/debugging capabilities.

What would be your recommendations for this kind of platform?

Gumstix seems to be powerful. Is it possible to have a system what is real-time and also have wireless capabilities?

I like TI DSP's and Code Composer Studio and have access to Dev Kits and licensed CCS, but these things are not meant to operate wirelessly.
 
Physics news on Phys.org
I would use Raspberry Pi. Lots of hardware, open source software, and a community.
 

Similar threads

Ramjet artillery shell of a big size
  • · Replies 35 ·
2
Replies
35
Views
8K
Recovering Win 8 Computer Without System Disk
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
4K
Quantum Workforce Elements, Toolbox for QIS Programs at Universities
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
3K
Requesting suggestions for languages, libraries, and architectures for parallel (and sometimes non parallel) numerical and scientific computations
  • · Replies 8 ·
Replies
8
Views
5K
  • Sticky
Getting Started With Computers and Programming
  • · Replies 13 ·
Replies
13
Views
8K
Is Alan Turing given too much credit when it comes to computers?
  • · Replies 29 ·
Replies
29
Views
6K
Best way to self-teach Electrical Engineering and Embedded Systems?
  • · Replies 10 ·
Replies
10
Views
5K
Computer languages tend to be transient
  • · Replies 44 ·
2
Replies
44
Views
6K
Admissions How Can I Improve My Chances of Getting into a PhD Program in Engineering?
  • · Replies 6 ·
Replies
6
Views
3K
Making the Right Choice: Deciding Between Physics & Computer Information Systems
  • · Replies 5 ·
Replies
5
Views
2K