Negotiating between communication and cooperation for multiple unmanned aerial vehicles

Pack, Daniel J.; Dudevoir, G.P.; Lima, Pedro; Gruber, Scott

doi:10.1109/milcom.2009.5380067

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“…In 13 studies, an experimental method was used that consisted of real-time demonstrations, test cases, and hardware testing. For example, a flight experiment to search an area of 40 square kilometers was conducted for cooperative search by UAVs [81]. Apart from these, framework [32] was proposed in 10 studies, whereas prototype [16] and case studies were also employed, but only in one study.…”

Section: Rq8 Research Methods Employed By Primary Studiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Generating 3D patterns is also a challenge for heterogeneous UAV team communication. 3D patterns including 3D positioning [69], 3D antenna patterns [81], and 3D sensing [78] require real case studies and in-depth analysis, which can be carried out in future studies.…”

Section: Area Coverage Issues Emerging Networkmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In the future, DTN-aware control mechanisms can be developed, and various FANET issues may be solved effectively. Other challenges associated with research on heterogeneous UAV team communication include collision avoidance [83], target and task allocation issues [27], trajectory planning [84], search [81], and data gathering [64]. To reduce connectivity issues and for stable communication among UAV teams, artificial intelligence technologies [94] and other optimization techniques [32][79] need to be explored.…”

Section: Area Coverage Issues Emerging Networkmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Communication Among Heterogeneous Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs): Classification, Trends, and Analysis

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In the past decade, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have become a major research topic in robotics, despite their existence since 1915. UAVs can perform various activities efficiently and effectively; therefore, involving a group of UAVs in performing a certain task has become a growing research trend. Research involving multiple UAVs has been carried out in various areas such as force protection, warfare in the military, remote sensing, disaster response activities, and surveillance. While performing critical tasks, efficiency and robustness are important considerations that can be achieved by involving heterogeneous UAV teams with effective communication and coordination techniques. Communication among heterogeneous UAVs is an interesting and critical research area that needs to be thoroughly explored. In this research, an evidence-based approach is adopted to explore research carried out on multiple heterogeneous UAVs and their communication patterns while performing various activities. A mapping study research technique is employed to systematically collect, analyze, and assess the evidence available on the topic under discussion. The time period defined for this study was set from 2005 to 2019, and 46 primary studies were considered for thematic analysis. The findings show that research studies fall under the category of validation research by constructing simulations to provide a proof-of-concept implementation of the proposed solutions. The communication patterns among heterogeneous UAVs involve various components of UAV communication, networking, formation, and path planning. The application areas that were largely focused on were search, rescue, monitoring, and surveillance missions. The overall trend showed that interest in multiple heterogeneous UAV usage increases over time with a focus on UAV networks, formations, and path planning while considering communication as an implicit part of all these structures. This research has conducted an in-depth analysis of existing research on heterogeneous UAVs and provides classification and trends of various themes emerging within this research area.

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Section: Rq8 Research Methods Employed By Primary Studiesmentioning

confidence: 99%