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Experimental modeling and adaptive control of an unmanned aerial vehicle as roadside assistance

  • University of Waterloo

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Abstract

Small scale fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) are an emerging technology, and have been widely used in many many manned/unmanned and cooperative operations as research testbeds. This paper describes the realistic modeling and adaptive autonomous control of a small scale UAV that serves as a dynamic roadside agent to provide critical roadside assistance and manage highway traffic. Additionally, the importance and implementation of dynamic roadside operations to optimize platoon acceleration and avoid rush hour traffic congestion are discussed. The steady-state flight trim and model-decomposition of 6 Degree-of-Freedom (DOF) UAV model using small perturbation theory are provided. Finally, the implementation of an autonomous adaptive control approach is given which is advantageous over other linear based control approaches for small-scale UAVs.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2013 16th International IEEE Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems
Subtitle of host publicationIntelligent Transportation Systems for All Modes, ITSC 2013
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages1784-1790
Number of pages7
ISBN (Print)9781479929146
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013
Event16th International IEEE Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems: Intelligent Transportation Systems for All Modes, ITSC 2013 - The Hague, Netherlands
Duration: 6 Oct 20139 Oct 2013

Publication series

NameIEEE Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems, Proceedings, ITSC
ISSN (Print)2153-0009
ISSN (Electronic)2153-0017

Conference

Conference16th International IEEE Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems: Intelligent Transportation Systems for All Modes, ITSC 2013
Country/TerritoryNetherlands
CityThe Hague
Period6/10/139/10/13

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This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
    SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

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