Here is a good news for military personnel. Scientists have developed the sophisticated autonomous computer framework called UAV, a technology that enables aerial vehicles to plan and verify missions. This could reduce the need for military personnel to conduct dangerous surveillance operations in war zones.
[living.oneindia.in] The system has been developed by scientists from Cranfield University, based at the Defence Academy of the UK. The sophisticated autonomous computer framework allows one operator to control a number of vehicles from a safe position on the ground.
Launching a fleet of vehicles in dangerous skies, requires very sophisticated control and guaranteed performance of the vehicles.
This technology allows an operator to programme a mission, authorising the group of vehicles in the most efficient way to complete their task.
This computer framework UAV manages things such as navigation, guidance, path planning and decision making, and ensures the vehicles avoid colliding with one another or other objects.
This technology when used with MUAVs are that it increases the chances of a mission being conducted safely and successfully.
“Missions sometimes have to be abandoned due to poor weather or on safety grounds, but pilotless vehicles can be used in more challenging situations and can also provide real-time feedback on current conditions,” said Professor Tsourdos.
Another novel use of the technology is that with chemical sensors attached to track the movements of contaminated cloud formations.
Other applications include mining, oil exploration, surveillance and reconnaissance for traffic control, fire extinction, oceanographic or geological surveys, and marine and border inspection.
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