Natural Risk Management to Protect Critical Infrastructures: A Model for Active Learning

Abstract

This scientific approach has been initiated in the context of the rapid and unpredictable developments of climatic factors that generate a major challenge for military critical infrastructure protection systems. The proposed methodology integrates on a specially designed decision-making platform the two approaches specific to risk management: adaptive-preventive (risk assessments at the local area based on the connection between climate change vectors-the asset of infrastructure-the potential impact on medium and long term) and adaptive-reactive (real-time event monitoring using emerging technologies: integration of sensors on a robotic aerial platform). The architecture of the research model was designed to meet both user requirements (modular, flexible, scalable) and the needs to overlap the stages of the risk management process. Model testing on simulated scenarios under laboratory conditions demonstrated the functionality and highlighted the expected performance.

Aerial Mechatronic Systems for Collection of Atmospheric and Environmental Data

“…The device for remote controlled deployment of heliostat fixed wing robotic aerial systems has an aluminum rod type heliostat (1) and two identical 8 mm diameter aluminum guide elements (2). Two identical wing fastening elements (3) each made of two ABS clamps ( 4) and an aluminum pipe with a diameter of 12 mm (5) slide on the guide elements (2) and a mechanism consisting of a servomechanism with 5V power supply from the autopilot battery (6), shaft (7), safety ring (8), seat (9) and cord type cable (10) ensure remote controlled release. By applying the invention, the following advantages are obtained: the problem of remote control of the deployment of the robotic air system is solved without the need for reconfiguration by equipping with other elements; the release device is based on a simple and scalable architecture; the possibility of launching at any time on the climb path and environmental conditions; very short lead time; very low production costs, provided that the connection elements are made using 3D printing technology.…”

“…In the field of environmental monitoring, the use of these systems is not new [9][10][11][12], imposing itself by exceeding some limits of the traditional monitoring platforms (ground stations, aircraft, satellites) through versatility, efficiency and accuracy [13][14][15][16][17].…”