Essays about: "flying platform"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 15 essays containing the words flying platform.
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1. Autonomous Navigation in Partially-Known Environment using Nano Drones with AI-based Obstacle Avoidance : A Vision-based Reactive Planning Approach for Autonomous Navigation of Nano Drones
University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)Abstract : The adoption of small-size Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) in the commercial and professional sectors is rapidly growing. The miniaturisation of sensors and processors, the advancements in connected edge intelligence and the exponential interest in Artificial Intelligence (AI) are boosting the affirmation of autonomous nano-size drones in the Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem. READ MORE
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2. Climbing to new heights : The importance of considering passengers on the flight towards more sustainable forms of aviation
University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)Abstract : Within the commercial aviation industry, with its ever increasing global carbon footprint rising with consumer demand, the need for more sustainable forms of aviation has become more necessary than ever. With growing demands for emission reductions and better energy management practices across all industries in initiatives such as the Paris Agreement, there has never been a more pressing time to explore the existing and potential pathways towards more sustainable forms of aviation. READ MORE
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3. Rapidly-Exploring Random Trees for real-time combined Exploration andPath Planning
University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för system- och rymdteknikAbstract : The use of micro aerial vehicles (MAV) for civilian use such as exploration and inspection of varying structures, equipment and areas have garnered some interest as of late. MAVs have the mobility and agility to traverse three dimensional space quickly and access hard to reach areas where other alternatives would struggle, but a flying platform such as a MAV comes with it’s own set of distinct problems. READ MORE
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4. Thermal human detection for Search & Rescue UAVs
University essay from KTH/Maskinkonstruktion (Inst.)Abstract : Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) could play an important role in Search & Rescue (SAR) operations thanks to their ability to cover large, remote, or inaccessible search areas quickly without putting any personnel at risk. As UAVs are becoming autonomous, the problem of identifying humans in a variety of conditions can be solved with computer vision implemented with a thermal camera. READ MORE
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5. Positioning in Non-Terrestrial Networks
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för elektro- och informationsteknikAbstract : In 5G communications, Non-terrestrial Network (NTN) is envisioned to complement Terrestrial Network (TN) to increase network availability, scalability and continuity. Positioning of User Equipment (UE) is critical for the operation of NTN. Currently, NTN uses Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) for positioning. READ MORE