Missile endgame analysis

An endgame analysis and design framework are described. The framework can aid in understanding of the endgame dynamics, identifying critical design parameters, and bringing insights to the guidance/control design. A worst-case analysis approach is introduced and applied to the HAVE DASH II system. The analysis approach generalizes the covariance analysis method and provides a more accurate prediction of the engagement performance. On the basis of the analysis framework and performance measure, robust control design methods can be applied to obtain a robust integrated guidance and control design