Path Planning Optimization with Flexible Remote Sensing Application

Abstract

The purpose of the path planning optimization is to find the most favorable route between starting and arrival points based on defined criteria and target functions. The change in the characteristics of each route becomes complicated when there is an increase in the number of intermediate points. This study predominately analyses the monitoring of a limited area. The author demonstrates how the path of the autonomous systems will change in different conditions and further introduces the possibility of using mobile remote sensing systems. The test is performed firstly in 2D flat area, then 3D spaces, and then-taking a forest fire as an example-the ideal conditions changed to reality. The study reveals findings on efficiency, based both on professional and economic considerations. The utilization of remote sensing technologies was found to optimize the observation of the given area generating new problems, such as what is the size of the monitored area at a given moment and how can we increase it for the higher effectiveness. An increase in the size of the monitored area results into an efficient and functional autonomous system albeit generating a shorter and modified path. Mobile autonomous systems therefore can be replaced by stable systems; simultaneously under real conditions, they can be more efficient than stable ones.

Drone Application for Spraying Disinfection Liquid Fighting against the COVID-19 Pandemic—Examining Drone-Related Parameters Influencing Effectiveness

“…Drones, as the most dynamically developing part of the aviation industry, can be a very special tool in the hand of experts fighting against this pandemic. Drones have been effectively used in the past for a vast number of applications including, among others, area monitoring [3][4][5], special logistic support [6][7][8][9], and spraying pesticide [10,11]. None of these applications, including the latter, have been developed or tailored for pandemic use.…”