D. V. Afonin

Southwest Minnesota State University, South-West State University

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D. V. Afonin is a leading researcher in the field of autonomous ground robotics, with a specialized focus on the automation of aircraft ground handling operations. His primary research areas encompass the modeling, control, and path planning of robotic aircraft towing systems, where he addresses critical challenges in airport logistics and military aviation efficiency. Afonin’s major contributions include the development of a comprehensive mathematical model for a robotic aircraft towing system and a novel method for planning autonomous curvilinear motion paths, detailed in his 2022 work. He has also pioneered an algorithm for controlling joint motion between a robotic towing vehicle and an aircraft, ensuring precise path adherence. His 2023 paper further advances this work by introducing a positioning control system for the third level of autonomy, leveraging reference influence superposition and trajectory parameters. Notably, his 2018 foundational paper on modeling robot-tractor motion for aircraft transport has garnered 5 citations, highlighting its impact on the field. Afonin’s research is instrumental in modernizing airfield operations, enhancing the speed and reliability of aircraft towing during critical alarm scenarios.