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Aerial Video Summarization Approach based on Sensor Operation Mode for Real-time Context Recognition (실시간 상황 인식을 위한 센서 운용 모드 기반 항공 영상 요약 기법)

  • Lee, Jun-Pyo
    • Journal of the Korea Society of Computer and Information
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    • v.20 no.6
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    • pp.87-97
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    • 2015
  • An Aerial video summarization is not only the key to effective browsing video within a limited time, but also an embedded cue to efficiently congregative situation awareness acquired by unmanned aerial vehicle. Different with previous works, we utilize sensor operation mode of unmanned aerial vehicle, which is global, local, and focused surveillance mode in order for accurately summarizing the aerial video considering flight and surveillance/reconnaissance environments. In focused mode, we propose the moving-react tracking method which utilizes the partitioning motion vector and spatiotemporal saliency map to detect and track the interest moving object continuously. In our simulation result, the key frames are correctly detected for aerial video summarization according to the sensor operation mode of aerial vehicle and finally, we verify the efficiency of video summarization using the proposed mothed.

Generation and Comparison of 3-Dimensional Geospatial Information using Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Photogrammetry Software (무인항공사진측량 소프트웨어를 이용한 3차원 공간정보 생성 및 비교)

  • Yang, Sung-Ryong;Lee, Hak-Sool
    • Journal of the Society of Disaster Information
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    • v.15 no.3
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    • pp.427-439
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    • 2019
  • Purpose: We generated geospatial information of unmanned aerial vehicle based on various SW and analyzed the location accuracy of orthoimage and DSM and texture mapping of 3D mesh. Method: The same unmanned aerial image data is processed using two different SW, and spatial information is generated. Among the generated spatial information, the orthoimage and DSM were compared with the spatial information generation results of the unmanned aerial photogrammetry SW by performing quantitative analysis by calculating RMSE of horizontal position and vertical position error and performing qualitative analysis. Results: There were no significant differences in the positional accuracy of the orthoimage and DSM generated by each SW, and differences in texture mapping in 3D mesh. The creation of the 3D mesh indicated the impact of the Unmanned Aerial Photogrammetry SW. Conclusion: It is shown that there is no effect of SW on the creation of orthoimage and DSM for geospatial analysis based on unmanned aerial vehicle. However, when 3D visualization is performed, texture mapping results are different depending on SW.

A Path Planning to Maximize Survivability for Unmanned Aerial Vehicle based on 3-dimensional Environment (3차원 환경 기반 무인 항공기 생존성 극대화를 위한 이동 경로 계획)

  • Kim, Ki-Tae;Jeon, Geon-Wook
    • IE interfaces
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    • v.24 no.4
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    • pp.304-313
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    • 2011
  • An Unmanned Aerial Vehicle(UAV) is a powered pilotless aircraft, which is controlled remotely or autonomously. UAVs are currently employed in many military missions(surveillance, reconnaissance, communication relay, targeting, strike etc.) and a number of civilian applications(communication service, broadcast service, traffic control support, monitoring, measurement etc.). For accomplishing the UAV's missions, guarantee of survivability should be preceded. The main objective of this study is the path planning to maximize survivability for UAV based on 3-dimensional environment. A mathematical programming model is suggested by using MRPP(Most Reliable Path Problem) and solved by transforming MRPP into SPP(Shortest Path Problem). This study also suggests a $A^*PS$ algorithm based on 3-dimensional environment to UAV's path planning. According to comparison result of the suggested algorithm and SPP algorithms (Dijkstra, $A^*$ algorithm), the suggested algorithm gives better solution than SPP algorithms.

THE STUDY ON THE PROPELLER AERODYNAMIC CHARACTERISTIC OF MICRO AERIAL VEHICLE USING THE MRF METHOD. (MRF 기법을 이용한 초소형 비행체 프로펠러 공력특성 연구)

  • Choi, W.;Kim, J.H;Lee, K.T.;Park, C.W.
    • 한국전산유체공학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2010.05a
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    • pp.32-36
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    • 2010
  • This paper dealt with the flow simulation for the optimum designed propeller for Micro Aerial Vehicle, using a commercial CFD program(FLUENT). The propeller was modeled by the Multiple Reference Frame(MRF) method. For the validation of the computational method, the flow field analysis results for the propeller were compared with the flow analysis results, which are using Xfoil, for the optimum design, and with the wind tunnel data of a similar propeller model. By these validation processes, the reliability of MRF method was confirmed.

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Ironbird Ground Test for Tilt Rotor Unmanned Aerial Vehicle

  • Hwang, Soo-Jung;Choi, Seong-Wook
    • International Journal of Aeronautical and Space Sciences
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    • v.11 no.4
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    • pp.313-318
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    • 2010
  • The power plant system of a tilt rotor unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) was verified by the Ironbird ground test, which considerably reduces cost and risk during the developmental stages. The function and performance of the engine, drive line, nacelle conversion, and rotor systems were evaluated using a building block test approach. The Ironbird test concept facilitates the discovery of potential faults in earlier stages of the testing period. As a result, the developmental testing period could effectively be shortened. The measured test data acquired through a ground control and data acquisition system exhibited satisfactory results which meet the developmental specifications of a tilt rotor UAV.

A Tracking Filter Design of the Radar Beacon System for Automatic Take-off and Landing of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (무인항공기 자동이착륙을 위한 레이다 비콘 시스템의 추적필터 설계)

  • Kim, Man-Jo;Hwang, Chi-Jung
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Aviation and Aeronautics
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    • v.21 no.1
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    • pp.23-29
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    • 2013
  • This paper presents a tracking filter of radar beacon system (RBS) for automatic takeoff and landing of an unmanned aerial vehicle. The proposed tracking filter is designed as the decoupled tracking filter to reduce the computational burden. Also, an adaptive estimation method of the measurement error covariance is proposed to provide an improved tracking performance compared to the conventional decoupled tracking filter whenever the accuracy of RBS observations is degraded. 100 times Monte Carlo runs performed to analyze the performance of the proposed tracking filter in case of normal operation and degraded operations, respectively. The simulation results show that the proposed tracking filter provides the improved tracking accuracy in comparison with the conventional decoupled tracking filter.

Collision Avoidance Maneuver Simulation of Tilt Rotor Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (틸트로터 무인기의 충돌회피기동 모사)

  • Hwang, Soo-Jung;Lee, Myeong-Kyu;Oh, Soo-Hun
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Aviation and Aeronautics
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    • v.15 no.3
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    • pp.33-45
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    • 2007
  • The collision avoidance maneuver flight simulation for tilt rotor unmanned aerial vehicle was performed by time-accurate numerical integration method based on wind tunnel test data. Five representative collision avoidance maneuvers were simulated under constraints of aerodynamic stall, propulsion power, structural load, and control actuator capability. The collision avoidance performances of the maneuvers were compared by the computed collision avoidance times. The sensitivities of initial flight speed and collision zone shape on the collision avoidance time were investigated. From these results, it was found that the moderate pull-up turn maneuver defined using moderate pitch and maximum roll controls within simulation constraints is the most robust and efficient collision avoidance maneuver under the various flight speeds and collision object shapes in the tilt rotor UAV applications.

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Development of Flight Control Application for Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Employing Linux OS (리눅스 기반 무인항공기 제어 애플리케이션 개발)

  • Kim Myoung-Hyun;Moon Seungbin;Hong Sung Kyung
    • Journal of Institute of Control, Robotics and Systems
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    • v.12 no.1
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    • pp.78-84
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    • 2006
  • This paper describes UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) control system which employs PC104 modules. It is controlled by application program based on Linux OS. This application consists of both Linux device driver in kernel-space and user application in user-space. In order to get data required in the unmanned flight, external devices are connected to PC104 modules. We explain how Linux device drivers deal with data transmitted by external devices and we account for how the user application controls UAV on the basis of data processed in the device driver as well. Furthermore we look into the role of GCS (Ground Control Station) which is to monitor the state of UAV.

A Selection of Path Planning Algorithm to Maximize Survivability for Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (무인 항공기 생존성 극대화를 위한 이동 경로 계획 알고리즘 선정)

  • Kim, Ki-Tae;Jeon, Geon-Wook
    • Journal of the Korea Safety Management & Science
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    • v.13 no.2
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    • pp.103-113
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    • 2011
  • This research is to select a path planning algorithm to maximize survivability for Unmanned Aerial Vehicle(UAV). An UAV is a powered pilotless aircraft, which is controlled remotely or autonomously. UAVs are currently employed in many military missions(surveillance, reconnaissance, communication relay, targeting, strike etc.) and a number of civilian applications(communication service, broadcast service, traffic control support, monitoring, measurement etc.). In this research, a mathematical programming model is suggested by using MRPP(Most Reliable Path Problem) and verified by using ILOG CPLEX. A path planning algorithm for UAV is selected by comparing of SPP(Shortest Path Problem) algorithms which transfer MRPP into SPP.

Performance Analysis of an Electric Powered Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (전기동력 소형무인항공기의 성능분석)

  • Lee, Chang-Ho;Kim, Seong-Wook;Kim, Dong-Min
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society of Propulsion Engineers Conference
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    • 2010.05a
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    • pp.226-230
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    • 2010
  • In this paper, the performance of an electric powered small Unmanned Aerial Vehicle which has a battery and electric motor is analysed. Aerodynamic data is obtained through flight test and flight performance is predicted. As a result, we present the optimum flight speed for the maximum endurance and predict endurance and range according to the variation of flight speed.

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