A distributed decision method for missiles autonomous formation based on potential game

Abstract

The distributed cooperative decision problems of missiles autonomous formation with network packet loss are investigated by using the potential game based on formation principles. In particular, a dynamic target allocation method for missiles formation is provided based on the potential game and formation principles, after the introduction of cooperative guidance and control system of the missiles formation. Then we seek the optimization of a global utility function through autonomous missiles that are capable of making individually rational decisions to optimize their own utility functions. The first important aspect of the problem is to design an individual utility function considering the characteristics of the missiles formation, with which the objective of the missiles are localized to each missile yet aligned with the global utility function. The second is to equip the missiles with an appropriate coordination mechanism with each missile pursuing the optimization of its own utility function. We present the design procedure for the utility, and present a coordination mechanism based on spatial adaptive play and then introduce the idea of “cyclical selected spatial adaptive play” and “negotiation based on time division multiple address (TDMA) protocol formation support network”. Finally, we present simulations for the distributed dynamic target allocation on the comprehensive digital simulation system, and the results illustrate the effectiveness and engineering applicability of the method.