Autonomous Environmental Mapping In Multi-agent Uav Systems

UAV units are by many researchers and aviation specialists considered the future and cutting edge of modern flight technology. This thesis discusses methods for efficient autonomous environmental mapping in a multi-agent domain. An algorithm that emphasizes on team work by sharing the agents local map information and exploration intentions is presented as a solution to the mapping problem. General theories on how to model and implement rational autonomous behaviour for UAV agents are presented. Three different human and tactical behaviour modeling techniques are evaluated. The author found the CxBR paradigm to be the most interesting approach. Also, in order to test and quantify the theories presented in this thesis a simulation environment was developed. This simulation software allows for UAV agents to operate in a visual 3-D environment with mountains, other various terrain types, danger points and enemies to model unexpected events.

Author dc:creator

• Luotsinen, Linus Jan

Contributors dc:contributor

• Boloni, Ladislau

• Autonomous
• Environment
• MAS
• Mapping
• Simulation
• UAV
• Electrical and Computer Engineering
• Engineering
• Dissertations, Academic -- Engineering and Computer Science; Engineering and Computer Science -- Dissertations, Academic

Language dc:language

English

Identifier

CFE0000051

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:stars.library.ucf.edu:etd-1102