What is it about?
Imagine if drones could navigate complex environments as effortlessly as water flowing around rocks in a stream. This research adopts a novel algorithm, inspired by the dynamics of fluid flow, that enables drones to compute their paths in real-time and avoid obstacles, much like water finding the path of least resistance.
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Why is it important?
What sets the Interfered Fluid Dynamical System (IFDS) apart is the analytical derivation of the algorithm from fluid mechanics, making it lightweight and enabling real-time computation. This means the path can be generated for dynamically changing environments, a feature that has been successfully simulated in this study. This work also introduces a novel enhancement - a safeguarding function integrated into the IFDS framework. This function ensures that the drone maintains a safe distance from obstacles at all times, providing safety assurances irrespective of the initial tuning parameters of the IFDS.
Perspectives
I hope this work inspires people to see the importance of mathematics and how knowledge can be applied outside of its traditional field. More than anything, I hope this research ignites curiosity and inspires others to look at existing tools in new and innovative ways. Innovation isn’t just about creating new tools, but about using what we have to make a difference.
Komsun Tamanakijprasart
Cranfield University
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This page is a summary of: Dynamic Path Planning of UAV in Three-dimensional Complex Environment Based on Interfered Fluid Dynamical System, January 2024, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA),
DOI: 10.2514/6.2024-2091.
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Resources
Presentation for AIAA SCITECH 2024 Forum
A presentation for the AIAA SciTech 2024 Forum held in Orlando, Florida in the UAS-09, System Design and Optimization II session on January 11, 2024, from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM Eastern Time
Simulation result for static obstacles avoidance
A simulation result for multiple static obstacle avoidance. The blue dashed line corresponds to the IFDS path. The UAV, represented by a white circle, follows the path using CCA3D and successfully reaches its destination while safely avoiding the static obstacles.
Simulation Result for Dynamic and Static Obstacles Avoidance - Scenario 1
This simulation replicated a scenario where grounded obstacles executed circular motions. The dynamic autorouting algorithm adapted to the evolving environment, successfully guiding the UAV to its destination without any collisions with obstacles.
Simulation Result for Dynamic and Static Obstacles Avoidance - Scenario 2
This simulation simulated a situation where one obstacle patrolled linearly along the ground while another remained airborne. This example reveals that the adaptive adjustments in the path are not limited solely to lateral movements but also extend longitudinally when dealing with airborne obstacles.
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