UAV Trajectory Optimisation in Smart Cities using Modified A Algorithm Combined with Haversine and Vincenty Formulas

It is anticipated that the backbone of Smart Cities concerning automation and networking will be formed by Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in the imminent future. Therefore, our research focuses on developing advanced microcontrollers embedded with Artificial Intelligence techniques for self-governing Unma...

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Published in:IEEE transactions on vehicular technology 2023-08, Vol.72 (8), p.1-13
Main Authors: Andreou, Andreas, Mavromoustakis, Constandinos X., Batalla, Jordi Mongay, Markakis, Evangelos K., Mastorakis, George, Mumtaz, Shahid
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
air traffic control
air transportation
aircraft navigation
Artificial intelligence
Automation
Automobiles
Autonomous
Autonomous aerial vehicles
Aviation
Flight plans
Internet of Things
Microcontrollers
Obstacle avoidance
Optimization
Safety
Search algorithms
Smart cities
Smart vehicles
Trajectory
Trajectory optimization
Transportation
Unmanned aerial vehicles
Urban environments
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Summary:It is anticipated that the backbone of Smart Cities concerning automation and networking will be formed by Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in the imminent future. Therefore, our research focuses on developing advanced microcontrollers embedded with Artificial Intelligence techniques for self-governing Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. The main objective of this research was to enable full automation for the execution of flight paths with non-trivial sequences that will be performed with centimetre-level accuracy. Also, by utilising dynamic flight plans and trajectories, we aim to secure autonomous aviation based on norms, with control loops and fundamental constraints. More specifically, we evolved a novel algorithmic technique for trajectory optimisation, which deploys a modification to the A* search algorithm, implemented by the Haversine formula and enhances accuracy using Vincenty's formula. Furthermore, realistic values for trajectory optimisation and obstacle avoidance were found through the implementation of a simulative investigation. The outcomes of our methodology indicate that the safety constraints associated with the integration of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in the urban environment can be significantly mitigated. Consequently, their effectiveness will be increased in realising their diverse operations and capabilities.
ISSN:0018-9545
1939-9359
DOI:10.1109/TVT.2023.3254604