Track Ⅰ

Modeling, Design, and Control of Lighter-than-Air Unmanned Systems



Chair: 

Co-chair: 

Ning An

Shunan Dou

Sichuan University, China

Jiangsu Ningshi Technology Co., Ltd, China


Keywords:

Topics:

  • Lighter-than-Air Unmanned Systems

  • High-Altitude Platforms (HAPs)

  • Tethered Balloons/Aerostats

  • Unmanned Airships

  • Structural Mechanics

  • Aerodynamic Analysis

  • Aero-Structural Coupling

  • Flexible Structure Dynamics

  • Attitude Stabilization and Control

  • Autonomous Flight Control

  • Numerical Simulation and Flight Testing

  • High-Altitude Communication and Sensing

  • Geomagnetic Measurement

  • Aerodynamic Modeling and Simulation of Lighter-than-Air Unmanned Systems

  • Flexible Structure and System Dynamics Analysis

  • Integrated Aero-Structure-Control Design Methods

  • Mechanical Modeling and Stability Analysis of Tethered Systems

  • Attitude Stabilization and Control Techniques

  • Autonomous Navigation and Flight Control Strategies

  • System Integration and Optimal Design of High-Altitude Platforms

  • Numerical Simulation, Ground Testing, and Flight Validation Methods

  • Multi-Physics Response under Complex Wind and Thermal Environments

  • Applications in High-Altitude Communication, Remote Sensing, and Surveillance


Summary:

Lighter-than-air unmanned systems—such as high-altitude long-endurance balloons, tethered aerostats, and unmanned airships—are gaining increasing attention due to their inherent platform stability, extended station-keeping capability, and low deployment cost. These systems show great potential in applications such as remote-area communications, atmospheric and space observation, disaster monitoring, and emergency response. As mission requirements continue to grow, such platforms are rapidly evolving toward higher performance, greater intelligence, and enhanced autonomy. The strong coupling between aerodynamic, structural, and control subsystems introduces new challenges in system modeling, design optimization, and control strategy development.

This session focuses on the latest research advances and engineering applications in aerodynamic modeling, structural design, system integration, and flight control of lighter-than-air unmanned systems. It encourages exploration of integrated aero-structure-control design methods, multi-physics dynamic modeling techniques, and autonomous attitude and trajectory control strategies. Experts and scholars from universities, research institutes, and industry are warmly invited to submit papers and participate in discussions.


Submission Deadline: Jul. 30, 2025