Urban Convoy Escort Utilizing a Swarm of UAV's

Abstract

This project, in conjunction with the naval Academy Research Lab (NRL), evaluated and modified a current UAV control algorithm to perform a security role for military convoys in urban terrain. The desired end state was to provide the simulated military convoy with a constant UAV sensor coverage as the convoy navigated an urban environment.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 05, 2009
Accession Number
ADA548778

Entities

People

  • William C. Selby

Organizations

  • United States Naval Academy

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Autonomy
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Algorithms
  • Collision Avoidance
  • Computer Programs
  • Control Systems
  • Coordinate Systems
  • Data Analysis
  • Electronic Warfare
  • Environment
  • Exponential Functions
  • Fuel Efficiency
  • Grids
  • Guidance
  • Information Operations
  • Simulators
  • United States Naval Academy
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

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