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2. 1. Increasing Autonomy of Unmanned Aircraft Systems Through the Use of Imaging Sensors

   Author : Piotr Rudol; Andrzej Szalas; Pascual Campoy; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; UAV; UAS; UAV autonomy; human-body detection; color-thermal image fusion; vehicle tracking; geolocation; UAV indoor navigation;

   Abstract : The range of missions performed by Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) has been steadily growing in the past decades thanks to continued development in several disciplines. The goal of increasing the autonomy of UAS's is widening the range of tasks which can be carried out without, or with minimal, external help. READ MORE

4. 2. Improving Fixed Wing UAV Endurance, by Cooperative Autonomous Soaring

   Author : Klas Andersson; Petter Ögren; Fredrik Bruhn; KTH; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; UAV; Autonomous soaring; Cooperative soaring; Computer Science; Datalogi; Flyg- och rymdteknik; Aerospace Engineering;

   Abstract : The ever-expanding use and development of smaller UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) has highlighted an increasing demand for extended range and endurance for this type of vehicles. In this thesis, the development of a concept and system for autonomous soaring of cooperating unmanned aerial vehicles is presented. READ MORE

5. 3. Mission optimized jet engines for a low-signature reconnaissance UAV

   Author : Markus Wallin; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; gas turbine; jet engine; stealth; signature; optimization; uav;

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6. 4. Mobility Management and Localizability for Cellular Connected UAVs

   Author : Irshad Ahmad Meer; Cicek Cavdar; Mustafa Ozger; Ki Won Sung; Halim Yanikomeroglu; KTH; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Unmanned aerial vehicles; Localization; Service availability; Air-to-ground channel; Mobility; Handover; Unmanned aerial vehicles; Localization; Service availability; Air-to-ground channel; Mobility; Handover;

   Abstract : Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) connected to cellular networks present novel challenges and opportunities in mobility management and localization, distinct from those faced by terrestrial users. This thesis presents an integrated approach, combining two key aspects essential for the integration of UAVs with cellular networks. READ MORE

7. 5. Vortex generator modeling and its application to optimal control of airflow in inlet

   Author : Adam Jirásek; Arthur Rizzi; John W Slater; KTH; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; vortex generator; vortex generator model; flow control; design and optimization; DOE; CFD; UAV; inlet; S-duct; pressure distortion; pressure recovery; Vehicle engineering; Farkostteknik;

   Abstract : This dissertation deals with the development of the vortex generator model and its use for the optimization study of vortex generator flow control in high-offset-ed inlets. In the first part, the overview of use of vortex generators and their mechanism is outlined. READ MORE