Volcanic ash observation in active volcano areas using teleoperated mobile robots - Introduction to our robotic-volcano-observation project and field experiments

Nagatani, Keiji; Akiyama, Ken; Yamauchi, Genki; Otsuka, Hiroko; Nakamura, Takuma; Kiribayashi, Seiga; Yoshida, Kazuya; Hada, Yasushi; Yuta, Shin’ichi; Fujino, Kenichi; Izu, Tomoyuki; Mackay, Randy

doi:10.1109/ssrr.2013.6719324

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“…An RPAS can also transport a small ground-running robot (unmanned ground vehicle, UGV) to the slope head of an active volcano, where the UGV takes close-range photographs of volcanic ash on the ground surface by running down the slope (Nagatani et al, 2013). Protocols for direct sampling of volcanic products using an RPAS have also been developed (Yajima et al, 2014).…”

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Review article: the use of remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPASs) for natural hazards monitoring and management

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Hayakawa

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Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci.

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Abstract. The number of scientific studies that consider possible applications of remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPASs) for the management of natural hazards effects and the identification of occurred damages strongly increased in the last decade. Nowadays, in the scientific community, the use of these systems is not a novelty, but a deeper analysis of the literature shows a lack of codified complex methodologies that can be used not only for scientific experiments but also for normal codified emergency operations. RPASs can acquire on-demand ultra-high-resolution images that can be used for the identification of active processes such as landslides or volcanic activities but can also define the effects of earthquakes, wildfires and floods. In this paper, we present a review of published literature that describes experimental methodologies developed for the study and monitoring of natural hazards. IntroductionIn the last three decades, the number of natural disasters showed a positive trend with an increase in the number of affected populations. Disasters not only affected the poor and characteristically more vulnerable countries but also those thought to be better protected. The Annual Disaster Statistical Review describes recent impacts of natural disasters on the population and reports 342 naturally triggered disasters in 2016 (Guha-Sapir et al., 2017). This is less than the annual average disaster frequency observed from 2006 to 2015 (376.4 events). However, natural disasters are still responsible for a high number of casualties (8733 death). In the period 2006-2015, the average number of causalities caused annually by natural disasters is 69 827. In 2016, hydrological disasters (177) had the largest share in natural disaster occurrence (51.8 %), followed by meteorological disasters (96; 28.1 %), climatological disasters (38; 11.1 %) and geophysical disasters (31; 9.1 %) (Guha-Sapir et al., 2017). To face these disasters, one of the most important solutions is the use of systems able to provide an adequate level of information for correctly understanding these events and their evolution. In this context, surveying and monitoring natural hazards gained importance. In particular, during the emergency phase it is very important to evaluate and control the phenomenon of evolution, preferably operating in near real time or real time, and consequently, use this information for a better risk assessment scenario. The available acquired data must be processed rapidly to support the emergency services and decision makers.Recently, the use of remote sensing (satellite and airborne platform) in the field of natural hazards and disasters has become common, also supported by the increase in geospatial technologies and the ability to provide and process up-to-date imagery (Joyce et al., 2009;Tarolli, 2014). Remotely sensed data play an integral role in predicting hazard events such as floods and landslides, subsidence events and other ground instabilities. Because of their acquisition mode and capabilPublished by Copern...

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Section: Gas Monitoring and Product Samplingmentioning

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Review article: the use of remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPASs) for natural hazards monitoring and management

Giordan

Hayakawa

Nex

et al. 2018

Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci.

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“…A RPAS can also transport a small ground-running robot (Unmanned Ground Vehicle: UGV) to slope head of an active volcano, where the UGV takes close-range photographs of volcanic ash on the ground surface by running down the slope (Nagatani et al, 2013). Protocols for direct sampling of volcanic products using a RPAS have also been developed (Yajima et al, 2014).…”

Section: Gas Monitoring and Product Samplingmentioning

confidence: 99%

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The number of scientific studies that consider possible applications of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) for the management of natural hazards effects and the identification of occurred damages are strongly increased in last decade. Nowadays, in the scientific community, the use of these systems is not a novelty, but a deeper analysis of literature shows a lack of codified complex methodologies that can be used not only for scientific experiments but also for normal codified emergency operations. RPAS can acquire on-demand ultra-high resolution images that can be used for the identification of active processes like landslides or volcanic activities but also for the definition of effects of earthquakes, wildfires and floods. In this paper, we present a review of published literature that describes experimental methodologies developed for the study and monitoring of natural hazards.

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“…Additionally, research and development on designs that combine a small, mobile ground robot and a flying robot are also being developed [14]. In this study, a small, lightweight mobile ground robot is carried by an electric multicopter and set down at the specified site.…”

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Recent Trends and Issues of Volcanic Disaster Response with Mobile Robots

Nagatani

2014

J. Robot. Mechatron.

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<div class=""abs_img""><img src=""[disp_template_path]/JRM/abst-image/00260004/04.jpg"" width=""300"" />Volcano observation robots </span></div> Typically, volcanic eruptions cause heavy damage in its vicinity area, and the eruption often continues for years. During this period, a restricted area is set up in the vicinity of the crater, in order to ensure the safety of people. Therefore, it is important for mitigation of volcanic disaster to realize observation of the eruption and mudslide-control construction based on teleoperation-type robotic technology. To promote development of such technologies, various types of volcano exploration robots have been researched and developed in Japan and overseas. With regard to volcanic observations, this paper presents conventional methods for volcanic teleoperated observation, and discusses technical issues and research topics for the future technologies, particularly, mobile robotics and flying robotics. With regard to mudslide-control construction, the paper describes the teleoperated construction system that has been developed at Fugendake of Mount Unzen, and discusses technical problems in current unmanned construction system to be solved in the near future. </span>

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Volcanic ash observation in active volcano areas using teleoperated mobile robots - Introduction to our robotic-volcano-observation project and field experiments

Cited by 18 publications

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Review article: the use of remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPASs) for natural hazards monitoring and management

Review article: the use of remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPASs) for natural hazards monitoring and management

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Recent Trends and Issues of Volcanic Disaster Response with Mobile Robots

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