@inproceedings{b12cb62d796446529926c0d920704bcd,
title = "Flight testing a real time implementation of a uav path planner using direct collocation",
abstract = "Flight tests of a path planning algorithm using direct collocation with nonlinear programming (DCNLP) are presented. The path planner operates in real time onboard an unmanned aerial vehicle for these tests. The method plans a path that maximizes the time a target is in view of a camera onboard the aircraft. Tests include surveilling a stationary and moving target while compensating for any wind effects. Additionally, the effect of the use of road data in planning the path is simulated by tracking a second UAV flying a predefined pattern. Finally, a method of commanding the observation of a target from a specific line of sight is presented.",
author = "Geiger, {Brian R.} and Horn, {Joseph F.} and Sinsley, {Gregory L.} and Ross, {James A.} and Long, {Lyle N.} and Niessner, {Albert F.}",
year = "2007",
doi = "10.2514/6.2007-6654",
language = "English (US)",
isbn = "1563479044",
series = "Collection of Technical Papers - AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference 2007",
publisher = "American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc.",
pages = "2950--2965",
booktitle = "Collection of Technical Papers - AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference 2007",
note = "AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference 2007 ; Conference date: 20-08-2007 Through 23-08-2007",
}