中国航空学报(英文版)2024,Vol.37Issue(5) :462-481.DOI:10.1016/j.cja.2024.03.009

Loyal wingman task execution for future aerial combat:A hierarchical prior-based reinforcement learning approach

Jiandong ZHANG Dinghan WANG Qiming YANG Zhuoyong SHI Longmeng JI Guoqing SHI Yong WU
中国航空学报(英文版)2024,Vol.37Issue(5) :462-481.DOI:10.1016/j.cja.2024.03.009

Loyal wingman task execution for future aerial combat:A hierarchical prior-based reinforcement learning approach

Jiandong ZHANG 1Dinghan WANG 1Qiming YANG 1Zhuoyong SHI 1Longmeng JI 1Guoqing SHI 1Yong WU1
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作者信息

  • 1. School of Electronics and Information,Northwestern Polytechnical University,Xi'an 710129,China
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Abstract

In modern Beyond-Visual-Range(BVR)aerial combat,unmanned loyal wingmen are pivotal,yet their autonomous capabilities are limited.Our study introduces an advanced control algorithm based on hierarchical reinforcement learning to enhance these capabilities for critical mis-sions like target search,positioning,and relay guidance.Structured on a dual-layer model,the algo-rithm's lower layer manages basic aircraft maneuvers for optimal flight,while the upper layer processes battlefield dynamics,issuing precise navigational commands.This approach enables accu-rate navigation and effective reconnaissance for lead aircraft.Notably,our Hierarchical Prior-augmented Proximal Policy Optimization(HPE-PPO)algorithm employs a prior-based training,prior-free execution method,accelerating target positioning training and ensuring robust target reacquisition.This paper also improves missile relay guidance and promotes the effective guidance.By integrating this system with a human-piloted lead aircraft,this paper proposes a potent solution for cooperative aerial warfare.Rigorous experiments demonstrate enhanced survivability and effi-ciency of loyal wingmen,marking a significant contribution to Unmanned Aerial Vehicles(UAV)formation control research.This advancement is poised to drive substantial interest and progress in the related technological fields.

Key words

Beyond-visual-range/Loyal wingmen/Hierarchical prior-augmented proximal policy optimization/Unmanned aerial vehicles/Warfare

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基金项目

Natural Science Basic Research Program of Shaanxi,China(2022JQ-593)

Key R&D Program of Shaanxi Provincial Department of Science and Technology,China(2022GY-089)

Aeronautical Science Foundation of China(20220013053005)

出版年

2024
中国航空学报(英文版)
中国航空学会

中国航空学报(英文版)

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ISSN:1000-9361
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