Author:
White Brain A.,Tsourdos Antonios
Abstract
This paper looks at the science technology required to develop an autonomous group of UAVs to perform a specified mission. It details a three level approach which describes the bottom level where UAV guidance algorithms are examined. The second level describes the path planning requirements to allow for area research object tracking and rendezvous. The top level is where mission planning takes place. The use of Kripke Temporal Logic is described which allows the UAV behaviours to be determined and verified. A simple example of a UAV as part of a UAV group is given.
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