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Accession Number:
ADA576111
Title:
Multiple Event Localization in a Sparse Acoustic Sensor Network Using UAVs as Data Mules
Descriptive Note:
Conference paper
Corporate Author:
ARMY RESEARCH LAB ADELPHI MD
Report Date:
2012-12-01
Pagination or Media Count:
7.0
Abstract:
Results from a field demonstration of autonomous detection, localization, and verification of multiple acoustic events using sparsely deployed unattended ground sensors, unmanned aerial vehicles UAV as data mules, and a ground control interface are discussed. A novel algorithm is demonstrated to address the problem of multiple event acoustic source localization in the presence of false and missed detections. We also demonstrate an algorithm to route a UAV equipped with a radio to collect data from sparsely deployed ground sensors that takes advantage of communication range of the aircraft while adhering to kinematic constraints of the UAV. A second UAV was utilized to provide video verification of localized events to a human operator at a ground control station.
Distribution Statement:
APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE