Simulation studies of a vision intruder detection system
Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology
ISSN: 0002-2667
Article publication date: 13 April 2020
Issue publication date: 28 April 2020
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to describe simulation research carried out for the needs of multi-sensor anti-collision system for light aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicles.
Design/methodology/approach
This paper presents an analysis related to the practical possibilities of detecting intruders in the air space with the use of optoelectronic sensors. The theoretical part determines the influence of the angle of view, distance from the intruder and the resolution of the camera on the ability to detect objects with different linear dimensions. It has been assumed that the detection will be effective for objects represented by at least four pixels (arranged in a line) on the sensor matrix. In the main part devoted to simulation studies, the theoretical data was compared to the obtained intruders’ images. The verified simulation environment was then applied to the image processing algorithms developed for the anti-collision system.
Findings
A simulation environment was obtained enabling reliable tests of the anti-collision system using optoelectronic sensors.
Practical implications
The integration of unmanned aircraft operations in civil airspace is a serious problem on a global scale. Equipping aircraft with autonomous anti-collision systems can help solve key problems. The use of simulation techniques in the process of testing anti-collision systems allows the implementation of test scenarios that may be burdened with too much risk in real flights.
Social implications
This paper aims for possible improvement of safety in light-sport aviation.
Originality/value
This paper conducts verification of classic flight simulator software suitability for carrying out anti-collision systems tests and development of a flight simulator platform dedicated to such tests.
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Acknowledgements
The paper has been realized within the framework of the project POIR.01.02.00-00-0018/15-IDAAS: “Intruder Detection And collision Avoidance System for light or unmanned aircraft”. Project co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund, Smart Growth Operational Program, 2014-2020, Measure 1.2: Sectoral R&D programs. The leader of the project is EUROTECH Sp. z o. o. (Mielec).
Citation
Rzucidło, P., Rogalski, T., Jaromi, G., Kordos, D., Szczerba, P. and Paw, A. (2020), "Simulation studies of a vision intruder detection system", Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology, Vol. 92 No. 4, pp. 621-631. https://doi.org/10.1108/AEAT-04-2019-0065
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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