Unmanned Aircraft Systems (eBook)

Sachin Kumar Gupta, Manoj Kumar, Anand Nayyar, Shubham Mahajan (Herausgeber)

eBook Download: EPUB

2024
1029 Seiten
Wiley-Scrivener (Verlag)
978-1-394-23062-4 (ISBN)

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This book is an essential resource for anyone looking to understand the cutting-edge applications and evolving technologies of Unmanned Aerial Systems, showcasing how they enhance safety and efficiency in monitoring, emergency response, and smart city development.

With the evolution of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), its applications can be observed in the fields of monitoring for fire detection, sustainable computing, emergencies, and law enforcement. They can be useful for monitoring or screening applications, as well as the deployment of smart cities, security monitoring, and communication establishments at rare locations or unapproachable locations. Thus, the wireless ad-hoc networks of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and infrastructure-based UAVs can be utilized in this proposal. Unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) extend human potential and allow us to execute dangerous or difficult tasks safely and efficiently, saving time, money, and, most importantly, lives. UAS can help police, fire, and other public workers save lives in emergencies like natural disasters, locate missing animals and children, or help fight fighters.

Unmanned Aircraft Systems contains novel contributions and emerging trends in the area of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), drones, and aircraft without a human pilot aboard. It has three segments incorporating technological advancements and future trends in UAS, the policies and security aspects of UAVs, and their applications as an intelligent system. Along with these state-of-the-art techniques, this book also incorporates advances in AI and machine learning, deep learning, IoT technology, cybersecurity and Blockchain, UAV regulation policies in the United States and Europe, SOTA in ITS, and many more technological advancements, which makes this book the pioneer and benchmarking reference in these areas.

Sachin Kumar Gupta, PhD, is an associate professor in the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Central University of Jamu, India. He has published over 120 research articles in reputed national and international journals and prestigious conference proceedings and is the author of many book chapters, as well as editing numerous books.

Manoj Kumar, PhD, is an associate professor at the Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences, University of Wollongong, Dubai with over 11 years of experience in academics and corporations. He has published over 100 articles, ten patents, and over ten books with reputed publishers. Additionally, he works in various inter-disciplinary areas including data security, forensics, computer networks, image processing, computer vision, machine learning, and Internet of Things.

Anand Nayyar, PhD, is a professor and scientist, as well as the Vice Chairman of Research at the School of Computer Science, Duy Tan University, Da Nang, Vietnam, as well as the Director of IoT at Intelligent Systems Lab. He is a certified professional with over 150 professional certificates and has published over 200 research papers, over 100 papers in international conferences and over 70 book chapters. Additionally, he has 18 Australian patents, 15 German patents, four Japanese patents, 13 UK patents, 41 Indian patents, one US patent, three Indian copyrights, and two Canadian copyrights to his credit.

Shubham Mahajan, PhD, is an assistant professor at Amity University, India. He has eight Indian, one Australian, and one German patent to his credit in the area of artificial intelligence and image processing. He has authored and co-authored more than 50 publications including peer-reviewed journals and conferences. His main research interests include image processing, video compression, image segmentation, fuzzy entropy, and nature-inspired computing methods with applications in optimization, data mining, machine learning, robotics, and optical communication.

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Preface

The genesis of Unmanned Aircraft Systems can be traced back to the early days of aviation, where visionary minds envisioned aircraft that could operate without a human pilot onboard. Over the years, advancements in technology, particularly in computing, materials science, and communication systems, have propelled the development of unmanned aerial vehicles into the sophisticated and versatile systems we know today. Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), where innovation and technology converge to redefine the possibilities of aerial exploration. This book aims to be your comprehensive guide into the realm of unmanned aviation, providing an in-depth exploration of the background, scope, technical intricacies, and diverse applications that characterize this rapidly evolving field. The use of unmanned aircraft has seen exponential growth across various sectors, including military, civilian, and commercial domains. This surge is attributable to the compelling advantages that UAS offer, such as cost-effectiveness, enhanced safety, and the ability to access hard-to-reach or hazardous environments. Understanding the historical context of UAS development is crucial to appreciating the current state of the technology and anticipating future breakthroughs.

This book commences with a thorough exploration of the technical landscape, unraveling the foundational principles that underpin the design and functionality of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). From the complexities of aerodynamics to the intricacies of avionics, readers will be immersed in the very fabric of the technology that allows these unmanned wonders to traverse the skies with precision. The discussion extends to propulsion systems, sensor technologies, and communication protocols, offering an in-depth understanding of the machinery propelling these systems forward. Each chapter is carefully structured to provide a comprehensive technical flow, ensuring that readers, whether novices or experts, can grasp the intricate details of UAS engineering.

This book is not solely aimed at engineers or industry professionals. We strive to foster a broader understanding of this transformative technology, catering to students, researchers, and enthusiasts alike. The presentation is grounded in research, with each chapter citing credible sources and providing references for further exploration. We believe in fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous learning, empowering readers to delve deeper into specific areas of interest.

This book is your invitation to join the journey, to understand the technology, explore its applications, and envision the vast potential that lies ahead. So, buckle up, open the pages, and prepare to take flight with the captivating world of Unmanned Aircraft Systems.

The following paragraphs provide a summary of all 14 Chapters to expect from this valuable source. Chapter-1 titled “Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS): Technology, Applications and Challenges” provides an in-depth analysis of the fundamental components and functionalities of UAS, explores their diverse applications across industries, and discusses the significant challenges that must be overcome for their widespread adoption. The chapter concludes by highlighting the future prospects and potential advancements in UAS technology. Chapter-2 titled “Enhancing the Effectiveness of Drones to Monitor Mars Surface Exploration: A Study” investigates the role of UAV monitoring in optimizing the path trajectory for Mars surface exploration and presents a survey-based analysis that explores the significance and potential of UAV monitoring in optimizing path trajectories for Mars surface exploration examines the current state of research, identifies the key challenges and limitations, and explores the various approaches and methodologies employed in UAV monitoring. In addition, the chapter proposes a framework aimed to optimize path trajectories by considering factors such as energy consumption, terrain analysis, and scientific data collection. Chapter-3 titled “IoT Enabled UAV: A Comprehensive Review of Technological Change in Indian Farming” provides a detailed examination of contemporary agricultural practices and the benefit of drone technology on agricultural farming in the country, analyzes the business environment, market trends, legislation, and economic policies related to the farming and agricultural practices in the country, explores the prospects, innovation, and challenges emerging out of the application of drone technology in the agricultural sector and offer recommendations in the form of laws and regulations to improve the sector’s competitiveness and sustainability, overall the chapter provides a comprehensive study of the Indian drone market, including an overview, detailed profiles of key industry players, and the latest industry. Chapter-4 titled “Applications of AI in UAVs Using In-Flight Parameters” discusses diverse aspects related to the UAV technology and navigation and enlightens some existing datasets. In addition, different regression-based Machine Learning models are presented and simulated in MATLAB to model the relationship(s) of the instantaneous power with different conditions of wind speed only and of wind speed together with wind angle in terms of RMSE values. Chapter-5 titled “AVFD: Autonomous Vision-Based Fleet Management for Drone Delivery Optimization in E-Commerce” enlists some drones based practical solutions with broad applications across various industries comprising of photography, surveillance, automation, and transportation, where innovative drone technologies have the potential to revolutionize processes and outcomes and two modern drone prototypes are developed and carefully examined: A highly advanced face tracking drone and an advanced line follower drone. Chapter-6 titled “STEDSDR: Simulated Testing and Evaluation of Drone Surveillance for Disaster Response” explores the current landscape of drone technology applications in disaster management and response, assesses the effectiveness of drone surveillance in reducing response times for emergency services and humanitarian organizations, gives practical insights and recommendations for the optimal integration of drone technology and surveillance techniques in disaster response strategies, and chapter also highlights potential benefits and challenges of using drones in disaster management through an innovative test-case methodology. Chapter-7 titled “Review on Assessment of Land Degradation in Watershed Using Geospatial Technique Based on Unmanned Aircraft Systems” supports the understanding of the application of GIS in monitoring and evaluation of land degradation processes with a special focus on UAS and also enlists the components, working and advantages of UAS in land degradation monitoring. Chapter-8 titled “Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), Surveillance, Risk Management to Cyber-Security and Legal Regulation Landscape: Unraveling the Future Analysis, Challenges, Demand and Benefits in the High Sky Exploring the Strange New World” gives complete overview of many aspects of UAS, including technological breakthroughs, operational uses, safety concerns, regulatory frameworks, and social ramifications, delve into the inherent risks associated with UAS flights, including technical failures, environmental factors, and human error, discusses the vulnerabilities that UAS can be exposed to, including the potential for unauthorized access and data breaches as well as enlightens the collaborative efforts of the aviation industry, technology experts, and regulatory bodies to establish cyber-security standards for UAS operations. Chapter-9 titled “Navigating the Future: Unmanned Aerial Systems in IoT Paradigms” discusses the technical components of UAS and IoT, including drone configurations and IoT connectivity protocols including technical obstacles associated with their integration, including interoperability, data management, and real-time communication dynamics, evaluates the ecological implications of incorporating UAS and IoT technologies into sustainable development for examining the effectiveness of these technologies in monitoring environmental conditions, including air quality and animal tracking, while considering the environmental implications of large-scale manufacturing and resource use and analyzes existing principles controlling data privacy and airspace management regulations for UAS and IoT. Chapter-10 titled “Dynamic Modeling and Designing Robust MIMO Controller for Rudderless Flying-Wing UAVs” proposes a novel approach using the LQG/LTR control method with an output-feedback structure to provide robustness and improved tracking behavior of UAVs and to retain the good properties of the optimal LQR and Kalman filter control methods simultaneously and to test and validate the proposed approach, simulation scenarios were constructed and results indicate that the UAV tracks the desired angle of attack, altitude, and yaw angle in longitudinal and lateral channels accurately, with the tracking error percentage below 5%; also, the designed closed-loop system is robust. Chapter-11 titled “Enhancing Security for Unmanned Aircraft Systems in IoT Environments: Defense Mechanisms and Mitigation Strategies” discusses potential trust architectures in the realm of hardware-security that need to be integrated into the primary communications framework and proposes IPsec based best practices for secure routing and transport security; such as creating secure...

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 10.12.2024
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Technik ► Maschinenbau
• Schlagworte: Advanced Cloud • AI-based UAV • AV Design Principles • Deep Learning in UAS • edge computing • Fog Computing • Internet of Things in Aerial Vehicles • machine learning • Multi-Model Sensor Data Fusion in UAS • Sensing Strategies • UAS-UAV Paradigm • UAV Applications and Systems • UAV Fundamentals • UAV sensors • UGV
• ISBN-10: 1-394-23062-1 / 1394230621
• ISBN-13: 978-1-394-23062-4 / 9781394230624