A comparative evaluation of multi-criteria decision-making framework for armed unmanned aerial vehicle
International Journal of Intelligent Unmanned Systems
ISSN: 2049-6427
Article publication date: 14 August 2024
Issue publication date: 25 November 2024
Abstract
Purpose
This study focuses on the selection of armed unmanned aerial vehicles (AUAV), which have recently taken an important place on the world agenda, are used effectively in the defense industry and change the war systems of countries. This study aims to select the most suitable armed AUAV by using and comparing multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) methods.
Design/methodology/approach
There are various types of (unmanned aerial vehicles) UAVs, and some of them are Armed UAVs. This study used the criteria obtained from the market and previous UAV studies and ranked/selected various AUAVs produced in line with the determined criteria. The AHP method was used to prioritize the criteria, and the PROMETHEE method, a powerful ranking method, was used to rank/select the alternatives.
Findings
By the expert judgments, the payload capacity (28.2%) criteria took first rank by far as the most important criteria. The AUAV alternatives are listed as 1-6-5-2-7-3-4, respectively.
Practical implications
UAVs around the world have been showing significant and rapid developments recently, and those concerned closely follow developments in this field. Depending on the development of the aviation industry and technology, UAVs provide services to individuals or institutions in various ways for civil or military use.
Originality/value
The difference from similar studies is the research of Armed UAVs. Sensitivity analysis was performed and alternatives were analyzed by their weights. Comparisons were made using the MEREC, LOPCOW, and ELECTRE methods.
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Citation
Keleş, N. (2024), "A comparative evaluation of multi-criteria decision-making framework for armed unmanned aerial vehicle", International Journal of Intelligent Unmanned Systems, Vol. 12 No. 4, pp. 433-453. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJIUS-03-2023-0026
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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