Method of the Sensor Systems' Synthesis and Drones for Identifying Thunderstorm Activity's Areas

Abstract

A feature of the aviation use in various physical and geographical conditions, in the event of emergency situations, in combat operations is the performance of tasks in the conditions of limited existing navigation and meteorological support systems functioning. Ensuring flight safety , monitoring the state and changing meteorological conditions can be implemented through the use of alternative solutions.It is suggested in the work to choose as a direction of research modern technologies that are introduced in various spheres of life, primarily on issues of national security and defense. These areas include the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to solve various problems, modern infocommunication technologies in which the tasks of wireless data exchange and electronic components with low power supply are considered. The integrated use of such technologies makes it possible to expand the possibilities of monitoring meteorological conditions in mountainous areas, the coastal zone where the capabilities of stationary meteorological support systems are limited. A method for the synthesis of sensor systems and UAVs is presented and that makes it possible to monitor atmospheric parameters and, based on the analysis of the data obtained, to identify zones of thunderstorm activity. The method is based on the use of prognostic models for calculating the indices of the atmospheric convection occurrence. The values of the calculated indices are the basis for the forecast of thunderstorm activity. The conditions for the application of these models is the determination of atmospheric parameters at different heights, the value of which is determined by the level of given isobaric surfaces. Such measurements are proposed to be implemented on the basis of a monitoring sensor network’s creation, the main elements of which are sensor systems, unmanned aerial vehicles and wireless data exchange technologies. The assessment of the possibility of implementing the proposed method was carried out by conducting experimental studies and comparing the results obtained with the data of existing systems for monitoring meteorological conditions. It is confirmed that the results of the study can serve as a basis for creating both local systems for monitoring thunderstorm activity and as part of integrated monitoring systems that ensure the safe and efficient use of airspace by manned and unmanned aerial vehicles.