Kothari et al., 2014 - Google Patents

Uav path following in windy urban environments

Kothari et al., 2014

Document ID
2846882316113438030
Author
Kothari M
Postlethwaite I
Gu D
Publication year
Publication venue
Journal of Intelligent & Robotic Systems

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This paper considers UAV path following in cluttered environments under windy conditions. Unstructured wind patterns in cluttered environments can make path following difficult resulting in high errors and possibly collisions with buildings. Combining a pursuit guidance …
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