在已有的研究成果中,基于GPS定位技术的程序跟踪技术成熟可靠,但是,在微小型无人机中继通信系统中,地面端的定向天线如果采用程序跟踪模式,就需要在微小型无人机上搭载GPS模块与无线传输设备,必然会增加微小型无人机的载荷和功耗,大大降低微小型无人机的续航时间,影响中继通信系统的效能。单脉冲跟踪无疑跟踪精度最高,具有无可比拟的优势,但因为其复杂的设计以及高昂的费用并不适用微小型无人机天线跟踪平台。目前,盲估计的天线跟踪技术尚处于初级阶段,已投入应用和可供参考的系统很少,本文在参考现有研究成果的基础上,设计出一种新的基于RSSI(Received Signal Strength Indication)盲估计的MUAV天线自动跟踪平台。
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