Inverse Trilateration - A Positional Goal Seeking Algorithm for a Swarm of Autonomous Drones

Abstract

In this paper the author describes a solution t o the reverse GP S problem and its application to positional goal seeking for a swarm of autonomous drones. The autonomous objects, using estimates of their own relative (not absolute) locations, estimated ranges to one another, and range data to a goa l will converge on that goal even in a GPS-denied environment.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 12, 2014
Accession Number
AD1015255

Entities

People

  • Steven J. Novotny

Organizations

  • United States Air Force Academy

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Autonomy

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Algorithms
  • Asymmetry
  • Autonomous Systems
  • Autonomous Vehicles
  • Clearances
  • Environment
  • Equations
  • Errors
  • Geometry
  • Linear Systems
  • Measurement
  • Range Finders
  • Robotics
  • Simulations
  • Vehicles

Readers

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  • Geodesy
  • Operations Research

Technology Areas

  • Autonomy
  • Autonomy - Autonomous System Control
  • Space
  • Space - Spacecraft Maneuvers