Download or read book Algorithms for Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Navigation Systems Simplified Navigation Algorithms for Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicles written by Vladimir Larin and published by Outskirts Press. This book was released on 2019-04-19 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The algorithms presented in this book were designed to achieve an acceptable trade-off between contradictive requirements to the software of small UAV navigation systems: sufficient accuracy and reliability in order to perform required flight missions on the one hand, and acceptable cost and simplicity of this software on the other hand. The core of modern navigation systems is integrated Strapdown Inertial Navigation System (SINS) and GPS, so in this book, the SINS algorithms and the algorithms of sensor fusion are described primarily. Inertial sensors (rate gyros and accelerometers) used in SINS are manufactured on the basis of the MEMS-technology. That is why they possess poor accuracy and need to be corrected with other sensors (GPS, magnetometers, and barometric altimeters). It is necessary to take into account that flight missions of small UAVs are characterized by small flight distances, small flight times, small flight speeds, etc. These properties of small UAV flight missions and properties of MEMS-sensors create a practical background for simplification of the SINS algorithms, simultaneously preserving their accuracy at acceptable levels. The navigation algorithms for gyro-free SINS are also considered. Increasing reliability of the UAV navigation systems requires a solution of the problems of the detection of the faulty sensors. These algorithms are described. Some practical aspects of the operation of navigation systems such as initial alignment, sensors calibration, and laboratory, ground, and flight testing of integrated SINS for small UAVs are also presented. This book will be useful for a wide circle of researchers, engineers, and graduate students involved in modern UAV design and manufacturing.

Download or read book Cases on Modern Computer Systems in Aviation written by Shmelova, Tetiana and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2019-02-19 with total page 506 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Because trainees need to learn about the underlying technologies to use automation safely and efficiently, the development of automated aviation systems training is a growing challenge. Task analysis has been singled out as the basis of the training, but it can be more time-consuming than traditional development techniques. Cases on Modern Computer Systems in Aviation is an essential reference source that covers new information technology use in aviation systems to streamline the cybersecurity, decision-making, planning, and design processes within the aviation industry. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics such as computer systems in aviation, artificial intelligence, software-defined networking (SDN), air navigation systems, decision support systems (DSS), and more, this publication is ideally designed for aviation specialists and industry professionals, technicians, practitioners, researchers, and academicians seeking current research on modern modeling approaches to streamline management in aviation.

Download or read book Drones in Smart Cities written by Fadi Al-Turjman and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2020-06-04 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drones in Smart-Cities: Security and Performance is the first book dedicated to drones in smart cities, helping address the many research challenges in bringing UAVs into practice. The book incorporates insights from the latest research in Internet of Things, big data, and cloud computing, 5G, and other communication technologies. It examines the design and implementation of UAV, focusing on data delivery, performability, and security. Intended for researchers, engineers, and practitioners, Drones in Smart-Cities: Security and Performance combines the technical aspects with academic theory to help implement the smart city vision around the globe. - Addresses UAV and IoT for smart cities applications - Examines topics as UAV safety, challenges, localization methods. QoS, simulation tools, and more - Collect the relevant knowledge in one resource, saving research time and effort

Download or read book Mastering Simulink written by Cybellium Ltd and published by Cybellium Ltd. This book was released on with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unleash the Power of Model-Based Design for Engineering and Innovation In the realm of engineering and system design, Simulink stands as a transformative tool that empowers professionals to visualize and simulate complex systems. "Mastering Simulink" is your comprehensive guide to understanding and harnessing the potential of this powerful platform, enabling you to create and simulate dynamic models that drive innovation and accelerate development. About the Book: As technology advances, the ability to model and simulate complex systems becomes increasingly important. "Mastering Simulink" offers an in-depth exploration of this cutting-edge tool—an essential toolkit for engineers, researchers, and enthusiasts. This book caters to both newcomers and experienced learners aiming to excel in modeling, simulation, and design using Simulink. Key Features: Simulink Essentials: Begin by understanding the core principles of Simulink. Learn about the user interface, building blocks, and how to create models using graphical representations. Modeling Techniques: Dive into modeling techniques. Explore methods for representing and simulating various types of systems, from control systems to physical processes. Simulating Dynamic Systems: Grasp the art of simulating dynamic systems. Understand how to define initial conditions, run simulations, and analyze results for system behavior. Model Verification and Validation: Explore techniques for verifying and validating models. Learn how to ensure that your simulated models accurately represent real-world systems. Model-Based Design: Understand the significance of model-based design. Learn how Simulink enables you to design, simulate, and iterate on systems before implementation. Control System Design: Delve into control system design using Simulink. Explore techniques for designing controllers, analyzing closed-loop systems, and tuning parameters. Physical System Modeling: Grasp physical system modeling techniques. Learn how to simulate mechanical, electrical, and multidomain systems using Simulink. Real-World Applications: Gain insights into how Simulink is applied across industries. From aerospace to automotive, discover the diverse applications of this tool. Why This Book Matters: In a world driven by complex engineering challenges, mastering Simulink offers a competitive advantage. "Mastering Simulink" empowers engineers, researchers, and technology enthusiasts to leverage this dynamic platform, enabling them to create and simulate models that enhance system design, analysis, and innovation. Accelerate Innovation with Model-Based Design: In the landscape of engineering and innovation, Simulink is a transformative tool that drives efficiency and accuracy. "Mastering Simulink" equips you with the knowledge needed to leverage this powerful platform, enabling you to create and simulate dynamic models that push the boundaries of innovation and redefine what's possible. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or new to the world of Simulink, this book will guide you in building a solid foundation for effective model-based design and simulation. Your journey to mastering Simulink starts here. © 2023 Cybellium Ltd. All rights reserved. www.cybellium.com

Download or read book Advances in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles written by Kimon P. Valavanis and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2008-02-26 with total page 552 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The past decade has seen tremendous interest in the production and refinement of unmanned aerial vehicles, both fixed-wing, such as airplanes and rotary-wing, such as helicopters and vertical takeoff and landing vehicles. This book provides a diversified survey of research and development on small and miniature unmanned aerial vehicles of both fixed and rotary wing designs. From historical background to proposed new applications, this is the most comprehensive reference yet.

Download or read book Unmanned Aerial Vehicles for Internet of Things IoT written by Vandana Mohindru and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-08-03 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES FOR INTERNET OF THINGS This comprehensive book deeply discusses the theoretical and technical issues of unmanned aerial vehicles for deployment by industries and civil authorities in Internet of Things (IoT) systems. Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) has become one of the rapidly growing areas of technology, with widespread applications covering various domains. UAVs play a very important role in delivering Internet of Things (IoT) services in small and low-power devices such as sensors, cameras, GPS receivers, etc. These devices are energy-constrained and are unable to communicate over long distances. The UAVs work dynamically for IoT applications in which they collect data and transmit it to other devices that are out of communication range. Furthermore, the benefits of the UAV include deployment at remote locations, the ability to carry flexible payloads, reprogrammability during tasks, and the ability to sense for anything from anywhere. Using IoT technologies, a UAV may be observed as a terminal device connected with the ubiquitous network, where many other UAVs are communicating, navigating, controlling, and surveilling in real time and beyond line-of-sight. The aim of the 15 chapters in this book help to realize the full potential of UAVs for the IoT by addressing its numerous concepts, issues and challenges, and develops conceptual and technological solutions for handling them. Applications include such fields as disaster management, structural inspection, goods delivery, transportation, localization, mapping, pollution and radiation monitoring, search and rescue, farming, etc. In addition, the book covers: Efficient energy management systems in UAV-based IoT networks IoE enabled UAVs Mind-controlled UAV using Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) The importance of AI in realizing autonomous and intelligent flying IoT Blockchain-based solutions for various security issues in UAV-enabled IoT The challenges and threats of UAVs such as hijacking, privacy, cyber-security, and physical safety. Audience: Researchers in computer science, Internet of Things (IoT), electronics engineering, as well as industries that use and deploy drones and other unmanned aerial vehicles.

Download or read book Small Unmanned Aircraft written by Randal W. Beard and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2012-02-26 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Autonomous unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) are critical to current and future military, civil, and commercial operations. Despite their importance, no previous textbook has accessibly introduced UAVs to students in the engineering, computer, and science disciplines--until now. Small Unmanned Aircraft provides a concise but comprehensive description of the key concepts and technologies underlying the dynamics, control, and guidance of fixed-wing unmanned aircraft, and enables all students with an introductory-level background in controls or robotics to enter this exciting and important area. The authors explore the essential underlying physics and sensors of UAV problems, including low-level autopilot for stability and higher-level autopilot functions of path planning. The textbook leads the student from rigid-body dynamics through aerodynamics, stability augmentation, and state estimation using onboard sensors, to maneuvering through obstacles. To facilitate understanding, the authors have replaced traditional homework assignments with a simulation project using the MATLAB/Simulink environment. Students begin by modeling rigid-body dynamics, then add aerodynamics and sensor models. They develop low-level autopilot code, extended Kalman filters for state estimation, path-following routines, and high-level path-planning algorithms. The final chapter of the book focuses on UAV guidance using machine vision. Designed for advanced undergraduate or graduate students in engineering or the sciences, this book offers a bridge to the aerodynamics and control of UAV flight.

Download or read book Aerial Manipulation written by Matko Orsag and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-09-19 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text is a thorough treatment of the rapidly growing area of aerial manipulation. It details all the design steps required for the modeling and control of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) equipped with robotic manipulators. Starting with the physical basics of rigid-body kinematics, the book gives an in-depth presentation of local and global coordinates, together with the representation of orientation and motion in fixed- and moving-coordinate systems. Coverage of the kinematics and dynamics of unmanned aerial vehicles is developed in a succession of popular UAV configurations for multirotor systems. Such an arrangement, supported by frequent examples and end-of-chapter exercises, leads the reader from simple to more complex UAV configurations. Propulsion-system aerodynamics, essential in UAV design, is analyzed through blade-element and momentum theories, analysis which is followed by a description of drag and ground-aerodynamic effects. The central part of the book is dedicated to aerial-manipulator kinematics, dynamics, and control. Based on foundations laid in the opening chapters, this portion of the book is a structured presentation of Newton–Euler dynamic modeling that results in forward and backward equations in both fixed- and moving-coordinate systems. The Lagrange–Euler approach is applied to expand the model further, providing formalisms to model the variable moment of inertia later used to analyze the dynamics of aerial manipulators in contact with the environment. Using knowledge from sensor data, insights are presented into the ways in which linear, robust, and adaptive control techniques can be applied in aerial manipulation so as to tackle the real-world problems faced by scholars and engineers in the design and implementation of aerial robotics systems. The book is completed by path and trajectory planning with vision-based examples for tracking and manipulation.

Download or read book Intelligent Computing Theories and Application written by De-Shuang Huang and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-08-09 with total page 778 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This two-volume set of LNCS 12836 and LNCS 12837 constitutes - in conjunction with the volume LNAI 12838 - the refereed proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Intelligent Computing, ICIC 2021, held in Shenzhen, China in August 2021. The 192 full papers of the three proceedings volumes were carefully reviewed and selected from 458 submissions. The ICIC theme unifies the picture of contemporary intelligent computing techniques as an integral concept that highlights the trends in advanced computational intelligence and bridges theoretical research with applications. The theme for this conference is “Advanced Intelligent Computing Methodologies and Applications.” The papers are organized in the following subsections: Intelligent Computing in Computer Vision, Intelligent Control and Automation, Intelligent Modeling Technologies for Smart Cities, Machine Learning, and Theoretical Computational Intelligence and Applications.

Download or read book Handbook of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles written by Kimon P. Valavanis and published by Springer. This book was released on 2014-08-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Handbook of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles is a reference text for the academic and research communities, industry, manufacturers, users, practitioners, Federal Government, Federal and State Agencies, the private sector, as well as all organizations that are and will be using unmanned aircraft in a wide spectrum of applications. The Handbook covers all aspects of UAVs, from design to logistics and ethical issues. It is also targeting the young investigator, the future inventor and entrepreneur by providing an overview and detailed information of the state-of-the-art as well as useful new concepts that may lead to innovative research. The contents of the Handbook include material that addresses the needs and ‘know how’ of all of the above sectors targeting a very diverse audience. The Handbook offers a unique and comprehensive treatise of everything one needs to know about unmanned aircrafts, from conception to operation, from technologies to business activities, users, OEMs, reference sources, conferences, publications, professional societies, etc. It should serve as a Thesaurus, an indispensable part of the library for everyone involved in this area. For the first time, contributions by the world’s top experts from academia, industry, government and the private sector, are brought together to provide unique perspectives on the current state-of-the-art in UAV, as well as future directions. The Handbook is intended for the expert/practitioner who seeks specific technical/business information, for the technically-oriented scientists and engineers, but also for the novice who wants to learn more about the status of UAV and UAV-related technologies. The Handbook is arranged in a user-friendly format, divided into main parts referring to: UAV Design Principles; UAV Fundamentals; UAV Sensors and Sensing Strategies; UAV Propulsion; UAV Control; UAV Communication Issues; UAV Architectures; UAV Health Management Issues; UAV Modeling, Simulation, Estimation and Identification; MAVs and Bio-Inspired UAVs; UAV Mission and Path Planning; UAV Autonomy; UAV Sense, Detect and Avoid Systems; Networked UAVs and UAV Swarms; UAV Integration into the National Airspace; UAV-Human Interfaces and Decision Support Systems; Human Factors and Training; UAV Logistics Support; UAV Applications; Social and Ethical Implications; The Future of UAVs. Each part is written by internationally renowned authors who are authorities in their respective fields. The contents of the Handbook supports its unique character as a thorough and comprehensive reference book directed to a diverse audience of technologists, businesses, users and potential users, managers and decision makers, novices and experts, who seek a holistic volume of information that is not only a technical treatise but also a source for answers to several questions on UAV manufacturers, users, major players in UAV research, costs, training required and logistics issues.

Download or read book Proceedings of the International Conference on Modern Research in Aerospace Engineering written by Sanjay Singh and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-02-09 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book includes high-quality research papers presenting the latest advances in aerospace and related engineering fields. The papers are organized according to six broad areas (i) Aerospace Propulsion, (ii) Space Research, Avionics and Instrumentation, (iii) Aerodynamics Wind Tunnel and Computational fluid dynamics (CFD), (iv) Structural Analysis and Finite Element Method (FEM), (v) Materials, Manufacturing and Air Safety and (vi) Aircraft Environmental and Control System and Stability, making it easy for readers to find the information they require. Offering insights into the state of the art in aerospace engineering, the original research presented is valuable to academics, researchers, undergraduate and postgraduate students as well as professionals in industry and R&D. The clearly written book can be used for the validation of data, and the development of experimental and simulation techniques as well as other mathematical approaches.

Download or read book Advances in Control Instrumentation Systems written by V. I. George and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-07-10 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book comprises select peer-reviewed proceedings of the Control Instrumentation System Conference (CISCON 2019) in the specialized area of cyber-physical systems. The topics include current trends in the areas of instrumentation, sensors and systems, industrial automation and control, image and signal processing, robotics, renewable energy, power systems and power drives, and artificial intelligence technologies. Wide-ranging applications in various fields such as aerospace, biomedical, optical imaging and biomechanics are covered in the book. The contents of this book are useful for students, researchers as well as industry professionals working in the field of instrumentation and control engineering.

Download or read book Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and Multidisciplinary Applications Using AI Techniques written by Thusnavis, Bella Mary I. and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2022-05-27 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and artificial intelligence (AI) are gaining the attention of academic and industrial researchers due to the freedoms that UAVs afford when operating and monitoring activities remotely. Applying machine learning and deep learning techniques can result in fast and reliable outputs and have helped in real-time monitoring, data collection and processing, and prediction. UAVs utilizing these techniques can become instrumental tools for computer/wireless networks, smart cities, military applications, agricultural sectors, and mining. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and Multidisciplinary Applications Using AI Techniques is an essential reference source that covers pattern recognition, machine and deep learning-based methods, and other AI techniques and the impact they have when applied to different real-time applications of UAVs. It synthesizes the scope and importance of machine learning and deep learning models in enhancing UAV capabilities, solutions to problems, and numerous application areas. Covering topics such as vehicular surveillance systems, yield prediction, and human activity recognition, this premier reference source is a comprehensive resource for computer scientists; AI engineers; data scientists; agriculturalists; government officials; military leaders; business managers and leaders; students and faculty of higher education; academic libraries; academicians; and researchers in computer science, computer vision, pattern recognition, imaging, and engineering.

Download or read book Unmanned Aerial Vehicles written by Carlos Tavares Calafate and published by MDPI. This book was released on 2020-12-29 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) plays an important role in supporting human activities. Man is concentrating more and more on intellectual work, and trying to automate practical activities as much as possible in order to increase their efficiency. In this regard, the use of drones is increasingly becoming a key aspect of this automation process, offering many advantages, including agility, efficiency and reduced risk, especially in dangerous missions. Hence, this Special Issue focuses on applications, platforms and services where UAVs can be used as facilitators for the task at hand, also keeping in mind that security should be addressed from its different perspectives, ranking from communications security to operational security, and furthermore considering privacy issues.

Download or read book Theory Design and Applications of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles written by A. R. Jha, Ph.D. and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2016-11-18 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a complete overview of the theory, design, and applications of unmanned aerial vehicles. It covers the basics, including definitions, attributes, manned vs. unmanned, design considerations, life cycle costs, architecture, components, air vehicle, payload, communications, data link, and ground control stations. Chapters cover types and civilian roles, sensors and characteristics, alternative power, communications and data links, conceptual design, human machine interface, sense and avoid systems, civil airspace issues and integration efforts, navigation, autonomous control, swarming, and future capabilities.

Download or read book Autonomous Control of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles written by Victor Becerra and published by MDPI. This book was released on 2019-06-24 with total page 476 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are being increasingly used in different applications in both military and civilian domains. These applications include surveillance, reconnaissance, remote sensing, target acquisition, border patrol, infrastructure monitoring, aerial imaging, industrial inspection, and emergency medical aid. Vehicles that can be considered autonomous must be able to make decisions and react to events without direct intervention by humans. Although some UAVs are able to perform increasingly complex autonomous manoeuvres, most UAVs are not fully autonomous; instead, they are mostly operated remotely by humans. To make UAVs fully autonomous, many technological and algorithmic developments are still required. For instance, UAVs will need to improve their sensing of obstacles and subsequent avoidance. This becomes particularly important as autonomous UAVs start to operate in civilian airspaces that are occupied by other aircraft. The aim of this volume is to bring together the work of leading researchers and practitioners in the field of unmanned aerial vehicles with a common interest in their autonomy. The contributions that are part of this volume present key challenges associated with the autonomous control of unmanned aerial vehicles, and propose solution methodologies to address such challenges, analyse the proposed methodologies, and evaluate their performance.

Download or read book Unmanned Aerial Systems written by Anis Koubaa and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2021-01-21 with total page 652 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unmanned Aerial Systems: Theoretical Foundation and Applications presents some of the latest innovative approaches to drones from the point-of-view of dynamic modeling, system analysis, optimization, control, communications, 3D-mapping, search and rescue, surveillance, farmland and construction monitoring, and more. With the emergence of low-cost UAS, a vast array of research works in academia and products in the industrial sectors have evolved. The book covers the safe operation of UAS, including, but not limited to, fundamental design, mission and path planning, control theory, computer vision, artificial intelligence, applications requirements, and more. This book provides a unique reference of the state-of-the-art research and development of unmanned aerial systems, making it an essential resource for researchers, instructors and practitioners. - Covers some of the most innovative approaches to drones - Provides the latest state-of-the-art research and development surrounding unmanned aerial systems - Presents a comprehensive reference on unmanned aerial systems, with a focus on cutting-edge technologies and recent research trends in the area