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AUTONOMOUS ENVIRONMENTAL MAPPING IN MULTI-AGENT UAV SYSTEMS
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TitleAUTONOMOUS ENVIRONMENTAL MAPPING IN MULTI-AGENT UAV SYSTEMS
AuthorLuotsinen, Linus Jan
KeywordsDissertations, Academic -- Engineering and Computer Science
Engineering and Computer Science -- Dissertations, Academic
Autonomous
Environment
MAS
Mapping
Simulation
UAV
AbstractUAV units are by many researchers and aviation specialists considered the future and cutting edge of modern flight technology. This thesis discusses methods for efficient autonomous environmental mapping in a multi-agent domain. An algorithm that emphasizes on team work by sharing the agents local map information and exploration intentions is presented as a solution to the mapping problem. General theories on how to model and implement rational autonomous behaviour for UAV agents are presented. Three different human and tactical behaviour modeling techniques are evaluated. The author found the CxBR paradigm to be the most interesting approach. Also, in order to test and quantify the theories presented in this thesis a simulation environment was developed. This simulation software allows for UAV agents to operate in a visual 3-D environment with mountains, other various terrain types, danger points and enemies to model unexpected events.
AdviserBölöni, Ladislau
PublisherUniversity of Central Florida
DegreeM.S.
Degree DisciplineDepartment of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Degree GrantorEngineering and Computer Science
Degree ProgramElectrical and Computer Engineering
Graduation Date2004-05-01
TypeMaster's thesis
Access LevelPublic - Allow Worldwide Access
Release Date2004-05-01
RepositoryUniversity Archives
Repository CollectionElectronic Theses and Dissertations
IdentifierCFE0000051
Access Linkhttp://purl.fcla.edu/fcla/etd/CFE0000051

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