Utilizing ground-based LIDAR measurements to aid autonomous airdrop systems

作者：Cacan Martin; Scheuermann Edward; Ward Michael; Costello Mark^*; Slegers Nathan

来源：Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers - Part G: Journal of Aerospace Engineering , 2017, 231(10): 1763-1778.

DOI：10.1177/0954410017705402

• Autonomous
• guided airdrop system
• LIDAR
• parafoil
• wind field mapping

Uncertainty in atmospheric winds represents one of the primary sources of landing error in airdrop systems. In this work, a ground-based LIDAR system samples the wind field at discrete points above the target and transmits real-time data to approaching autonomous airdrop systems. In simulation and experimentation, the inclusion of a light detection and ranging (LIDAR) system showed a maximum of 40% improvement over unaided autonomous airdrop systems. Wind information nearest ground level has the largest impact on improving accuracy.

• 出版日期2017-8