Stochastic patrolling and collision avoidance for two UAVs in a base defense scenario

• Type: Article in International Conference Proceedings Book
• Date: 2009

Authors

Jackson, J (Author) Other; R. A. G. Bencatel (Author) FEUP; Hasan, Z (Author) Other; Girard, A (Author) Other

Conference proceedings International

Title: AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference and Exhibit

AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference and Exhibit

Chicago, IL, 10 August 2009 through 13 August 2009

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Authenticus ID: P-007-W22

Abstract (EN): This paper discusses the stochastic patrolling of a region under collision avoidance constraints by two UAVs. The patrol pattern is controlled by an algorithm that ensures weighted randomized coverage of the region in such a way as to patrol the entire region. The purpose is to search a region for an intruder by a pattern that is undetectable to the intruder. The algorithm ensures that the entire region is searched in an unpredictable way. Avoidance algorithms are implemented to adjust the trajectories of the UAVs in a relatively confined space. The control structure presented is hierarchical with operator-inthe- loop capability as well as lower level collision avoidance control to ensure safe guidance. Computational results are presented detailing the implementation of these algorithms on autonomous helicopters. Copyright

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific