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- arXiv 2023 ARXIV arXiv preprint
Bio-Inspired Compact Swarms of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles without Communication and External Localization
This article presents a unique framework for deploying decentralized and infrastructure-independent swarms of homogeneous aerial vehicles in the real world without explicit communication.
- arXiv 2023 ARXIV arXiv preprint
New Era in Cultural Heritage Preservation: Cooperative Aerial Autonomy
Digital documentation of large interiors of historical buildings is an exhausting task since most of the areas of interest are beyond typical human reach.
- arXiv 2023 ARXIV arXiv preprint
Probability of Line of Sight Evaluation in Urban Environments using 3D Simulator
The integration of Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTNs) into 6G networks is one of the most promising ways to achieve significant improvements in capacity, reliability, and global coverage.
- arXiv 2023 ARXIV arXiv preprint
Piecewise linear value function approximations in nonlinear dynamic scheduling problems with VTOLs
Modern vertical take-off and landing vehicles (VTOLs) could significantly affect the future of mobility. The broad range of their application fields encompasses urban air mobility, transportation and logistics as well as…
- arXiv 2023 ARXIV arXiv preprint
Stealthy Perception-based Attacks on Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
In this work, we study vulnerability of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to stealthy attacks on perception-based control. To guide our analysis, we consider two specific missions: ($i$) ground vehicle tracking (GVT), and …
- arXiv 2023 ARXIV arXiv preprint
An Integrated Real-time UAV Trajectory Optimization with Potential Field Approach for Dynamic Collision Avoidance
This paper presents an integrated approach that combines trajectory optimization and Artificial Potential Field (APF) method for real-time optimal Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) trajectory planning and dynamic collision a…
- arXiv 2023 ARXIV arXiv preprint
On SORA for High-Risk UAV Operations under New EU Regulations: Perspectives for Automated Approach
In this paper, we investigate requirements to prepare an application for Specific Operations Risk Assessment (SORA), regulated by European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) to obtain flight authorization for Unmanned A…
- arXiv 2023 ARXIV arXiv preprint
LTE I/Q Data Set for UAV Propagation Modeling, Communication, and Navigation Research
Recently, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have been receiving significant attention due to their wide range of potential application areas.
- arXiv 2023 ARXIV arXiv preprint
Sea Water Freezing Modes in a Natural Convection System
Sea ice is crucial in many natural processes and human activities. Understanding the dynamical couplings between the inception, growth and equilibrium of sea ice and the rich fluid mechanical processes occurring at its i…
- Semantic Scholar 2023 Article (CEAS Aeronautical Journal)
Automotive safety approach for future eVTOL vehicles
The eVTOL industry is a rapidly growing mass market expected to start in 2024. eVTOL compete, caused by their predicted missions, with ground-based transportation modes, including mainly passenger cars.
- arXiv 2023 ARXIV arXiv preprint
RRT and Velocity Obstacles-based motion planning for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Traffic Management (UTM)
In this paper, an algorithm for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Traffic Management (UTM) for a finite number of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) is proposed.
- Semantic Scholar 2023 Article (International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health)
Effectiveness and Student Perceptions of Haptic Virtual Reality Simulation Training as an Instructional Tool in Pre-Clinical Paediatric Dentistry: A Pilot Pedagogical Study
Simulation training for invasive dental procedures is a core component of the pre-clinical dental curriculum. Besides conventional mannequin-based simulators, dental schools are now incorporating haptic virtual reality s…
- arXiv 2023 ARXIV arXiv preprint
A Dual-Cluster-Head Based Medium Access Control for Large-Scale UAV Ad-Hoc Networks
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) ad hoc network has achieved significant growth for its flexibility, extensibility, and high deployability in recent years.
- arXiv 2023 ARXIV arXiv preprint
Reinforcement Learning based Autonomous Multi-Rotor Landing on Moving Platforms
Multi-rotor UAVs suffer from a restricted range and flight duration due to limited battery capacity. Autonomous landing on a 2D moving platform offers the possibility to replenish batteries and offload data, thus increas…
- arXiv 2023 ARXIV arXiv preprint
3D Trajectory Planning for UAV-based Search Missions: An Integrated Assessment and Search Planning Approach
The ability to efficiently plan and execute search missions in challenging and complex environments during natural and man-made disasters is imperative.
- Semantic Scholar 2023 Article (JMIR mHealth and uHealth)
Clinical Study of a Wearable Remote Rehabilitation Training System for Patients With Stroke: Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial
Background In contrast to the large and increasing number of patients with stroke, clinical rehabilitation resources cannot meet their rehabilitation needs.
- arXiv 2023 ARXIV arXiv preprint
TinyLev Acoustically Levitated Water: Direct Observation of Collective, Inter-Droplet Effects through Morphological and Thermal Analysis of Multiple Droplets
Initially, the acoustic field forced the droplets into an oblate spheroid shape, though the counteracting force of the cooling stream caused them to circularize.
- arXiv 2023 ARXIV arXiv preprint
Interfacial Effects during Phase Change in Multiple Levitated Tetrahydrofuran Hydrate Droplets
In this study, using direct digital and infrared imaging techniques, the freezing of up to three simultaneous THF hydrate droplets was investigated for the first time.
- arXiv 2023 ARXIV arXiv preprint
Recent Advancements in Deep Learning Applications and Methods for Autonomous Navigation: A Comprehensive Review
This review article is an attempt to survey all recent AI based techniques used to deal with major functions in This review paper presents a comprehensive overview of end-to-end deep learning frameworks used in the conte…
- arXiv 2023 ARXIV arXiv preprint
Data-integrated uncertainty quantification for the performance prediction of iced airfoils
Airfoil icing is a severe safety hazard in aviation and causes power losses on wind turbines. The precise shape of the ice formation is subject to large uncertainties, so uncertainty quantification (UQ) is needed for a r…
- arXiv 2023 ARXIV arXiv preprint
UAV-Aided Post-Disaster Cellular Networks: A Novel Stochastic Geometry Approach
Motivated by the need for ubiquitous and reliable communications in post-disaster emergency management systems (EMSs), we hereby present a novel and efficient stochastic geometry (SG) framework.
- arXiv 2023 ARXIV arXiv preprint
Remote Identification Trajectory Coverage in Urban Air Mobility Applications
As Urban Air Mobility (UAM) and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) continue to mature, a safety-critical system that will need to be implemented in tandem is Remote Identification (Remote ID) for uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS)…
- arXiv 2023 ARXIV arXiv preprint
Smart 6G Sky for Green Mobile IOT Networks
6G is envisioned to connect everything and yet to be a hundred times more energy efficient than the 5G. Thanks for its ability to use sources of ambient energy, energy harvesting (EH) is promising in alleviating the chal…
- arXiv 2023 ARXIV arXiv preprint
Graph Learning Based Decision Support for Multi-Aircraft Take-Off and Landing at Urban Air Mobility Vertiports
Majority of aircraft under the Urban Air Mobility (UAM) concept are expected to be of the electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicle type, which will operate out of vertiports.
- arXiv 2023 ARXIV arXiv preprint
A Perception-Aware NMPC for Vision-Based Target Tracking and Collision Avoidance with a Multi-Rotor UAV
A perception-aware Nonlinear Model Predictive Control (NMPC) strategy aimed at performing vision-based target tracking and collision avoidance with a multi-rotor aerial vehicle is presented in this paper.
- arXiv 2023 ARXIV arXiv preprint
A Vision-Based Algorithm for a Path Following Problem
A novel prize-winner algorithm designed for a path following problem within the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) field is presented in this paper.
- arXiv 2023 ARXIV arXiv preprint
A Multi-Layer Software Architecture for Aerial Cognitive Multi-Robot Systems in Power Line Inspection Tasks
This paper presents a multi-layer software architecture to perform cooperative missions with a fleet of quadrotors providing support in electrical power line inspection operations.
- arXiv 2023 ARXIV arXiv preprint
Mission Planning and Execution in Heterogeneous Teams of Aerial Robots supporting Power Line Inspection Operations
A software architecture aimed at coordinating a team of heterogeneous aerial vehicles for inspection and maintenance operations in high-voltage power line scenarios is presented in this paper.
- arXiv 2023 ARXIV arXiv preprint
MRS Modular UAV Hardware Platforms for Supporting Research in Real-World Outdoor and Indoor Environments
This paper presents a family of autonomous Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) platforms designed for a diverse range of indoor and outdoor applications.
- NASA NTRS 2023 GSFC Conference Paper
Reducing Landing Site Contamination Using 3-D Trajectory Optimization for Surface Hoppers
Rocket-powered vehicles utilizing Vertical Take-off Vertical Landing (VTVL) are a compelling alternative to surface rovers for exploring planetary and lunar bodies.
- Semantic Scholar 2023 Article (Aviation Psychology and Applied Human Factors)
Policy Capturing to Support Pilot Decision-Making
Abstract. Single-pilot operations are cognitively challenging for pilots and could benefit from decision-support tools to mitigate risk-prone situations.
- arXiv 2023 ARXIV arXiv preprint
Robust trajectory optimisation for transitions of tiltwing VTOL aircraft
We propose a method to generate robust and optimal trajectories for the transition of a tiltwing Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) aircraft leveraging concepts from convex optimisation, tube-based nonlinear Model Pred…
- arXiv 2023 ARXIV arXiv preprint
Ice melting in salty water: layering and non-monotonic dependence on the mean salinity
The presence of salt in ocean water strongly affects the melt rate and the shape evolution of ice, both of utmost relevance in geophysical and ocean flow and thus for the climate.
- NASA NTRS 2023 LaRC Presentation
Subsonic Single Aft Engine (SUSAN) Flight Deck Experiment: Throttle and Engine Display Concepts
NASA is developing a new hybrid-electric aircraft concept called the SUbsonic Single Aft eNgine (SUSAN) Electrofan. The SUSAN airplane is being designed as a 180-passenger commercial regional jet and is expected to fly i…
- Semantic Scholar 2023 Article (Frontiers in Public Health)
Pilot fatigue survey: A study of the mutual influence among fatigue factors in the “work” dimension
Background Fatigue risk management for pilots has received increasing attention. The existing fatigue management systems have detailed descriptions of the factors and the mutual influences among the factors that affect t…
- Semantic Scholar 2023 Article (Measurement science and technology)
Operation reliability monitoring towards fault diagnosis of airplane hydraulic system using Quick Access Recorder flight data
Hydraulic system operation reliability (HSOR) can evaluate time series state reliability for hydraulic system fault diagnosis and provide condition based maintenance decisions.
- NASA NTRS 2023 AFRC Conference Paper
High-Altitude ADS-B Flight Tests on a NASA ER-2 Research Airplane
Researchers at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Armstrong Flight Research Center (Edwards, California); the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); and Regulus Group, LLC (Atlantic City, New Jersey…
- arXiv 2023 ARXIV arXiv preprint
Wind Tunnel Testing and Aerodynamic Characterization of a QuadPlane Uncrewed Aircraft System
Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) vehicles will open new opportunities in aviation. This paper describes the design and wind tunnel analysis of an eVTOL uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) prototype with a traditi…
- arXiv 2023 ARXIV arXiv preprint
Path Loss Analysis for Low-Altitude Air-to-Air Millimeter-Wave Channel in Built-Up Area
Communications between unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) play an important role in deploying aerial networks. Although some studies reveal that drone-based air-to-air (A2A) channels are relatively clear and thus can be mod…
- arXiv 2023 ARXIV arXiv preprint
3D UAV Trajectory Design for Fair and Energy-Efficient Communication: A Deep Reinforcement Learning Technique
In different situations, like disaster communication and network connectivity for rural locations, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) could indeed be utilized as airborne base stations to improve both the functionality and …
- arXiv 2023 ARXIV arXiv preprint
Tracking Control of Optical Beam Transceivers using Mean Field Models
This paper proposes mean field models to maintain an accurate line-of-sight and tracking between transceivers mounted in mobile unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) platforms in the presence of underlying mechanical vibration…
- arXiv 2023 ARXIV arXiv preprint
Aerial Transportation Control of Suspended Payloads with Multiple Agents
In this paper we address the control problem of aerial cable suspended load transportation, using multiple Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs).
- arXiv 2023 ARXIV arXiv preprint
A Framework for Operational Volume Generation for Urban Air Mobility Strategic Deconfliction
Strategic pre-flight functions focus on the planning and deconfliction of routes for aircraft systems. The urban air mobility concept calls for higher levels of autonomy with onboard and en route functions but also strat…
- Semantic Scholar 2023 Article (Transportation Research Record)
Detailed Analysis of Aircraft Fuel Flow Using Data from Flight Data Recorder
This paper aims to perform accurate prediction of fuel flow (FF) by employing various models: deep learning (DL), random forest (RF), generalized linear model (GLM), and the Eurocontrol Base of Aircraft Data (BADA) model…
- arXiv 2023 ARXIV arXiv preprint
Simulating the Integration of Urban Air Mobility into Existing Transportation Systems: A Survey
Urban air mobility (UAM) has the potential to revolutionize transportation in metropolitan areas, providing a new mode of transportation that could alleviate congestion and improve accessibility.
- NASA NTRS 2023 ARC Conference Paper
Perception Testing in Fog for Autonomous Flight
As the path towards Urban Air Mobility (UAM) continues to take shape, there are outstanding technical challenges to achieving safe and effective air transportation operations under this new paradigm.
- arXiv 2023 ARXIV arXiv preprint
A deep reinforcement learning approach to assess the low-altitude airspace capacity for urban air mobility
Urban air mobility is the new mode of transportation aiming to provide a fast and secure way of travel by utilizing the low-altitude airspace.
- arXiv 2023 ARXIV arXiv preprint
Second-Order Coverage Control for Multi-Agent UAV Photogrammetry
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles equipped with cameras can be used to automate image capture for generating 3D models via photogrammetry. Current methods rely on a single vehicle to capture images sequentially, or use pre-planne…
- arXiv 2023 ARXIV arXiv preprint
Integration of Data Driven Technologies in Smart Grids for Resilient and Sustainable Smart Cities: A Comprehensive Review
A modern-day society demands resilient, reliable, and smart urban infrastructure for effective and in telligent operations and deployment.
- arXiv 2023 ARXIV arXiv preprint
Connecting transonic buffet with incompressible low-frequency oscillations on aerofoils
Self-sustained low-frequency flow unsteadiness over rigid aerofoils in the transonic regime is referred to as transonic buffet. Although the exact physical mechanisms underlying this phenomenon are unclear, it is general…