This invention discloses a model predictive trajectory tracking control method for unmanned surface vessels (USVs) based on adaptive line-of-
sight guidance, belonging to the field of ship
motion control technology. Addressing issues such as curve
cutting, target point jumps, abrupt changes in control input, and circling near the endpoint during trajectory tracking, this invention combines adaptive line-of-
sight guidance with
model predictive control: First, a three-degree-of-freedom kinematic and dynamic model of the USV is established, and a path progress index and local search window are constructed based on the reference trajectory to avoid
virtual target point jumps caused by global
nearest point search; second, an adaptive forward
sight distance adjustment
mechanism based on path curvature, lateral error, and speed is designed to dynamically determine the LOS
virtual target point and the desired heading angle, improving trajectory regression capability in curves and under large error conditions; finally, lateral error, heading error, velocity error, bow
angular velocity, control input, and control increment are introduced into the
model predictive control cost function, and combined with
terminal guidance, velocity decay, and closed trajectory completion criteria, to achieve roll optimization control under constraints. Through experiments tracking ordinary smooth curves and inverted figure-eight shaped trajectories, this invention demonstrates that it can improve the trajectory tracking accuracy, control smoothness, and mission completion reliability of unmanned surface vessels (USVs) while satisfying the constraints of propulsion,
yaw moment, and control increment. It is suitable for high-precision trajectory tracking control of USVs under complex curved paths and closed trajectory conditions.