Naverschnigg, C., Ojdanic, D., Sinn, A., & Schitter, G. (2024). Analysis and Control of a Robotic Telescope System for High-Speed Small-UAV Tracking. IEEE Aerospace and Electronic Systems Magazine, 1–10. https://doi.org/10.1109/MAES.2024.3515894
Camera-based tracking; Mechatronics; Motion Control; Telescope systems
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Abstract:
This paper presents the system and control design, as well as the experimental evaluation of a robotic telescope-based Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) detection and tracking system. The system is evaluated in a laboratory environment and during field tests in rural areas. The prototype consists of a dual-axis direct drive telescope mount, two telescopes with cameras, and an additional camera equipped with a commercial lens for very short distances. The system is mounted on a tripod for deployable operation. The implemented control of the proposed system allows tracking of small UAVs with velocities up to 250 km / h over distances ranging from 100 m to 5 km, which is validated in a laboratory environment. During field tests in rural areas successful tracking of a UAV with a maximum flying speed of 75.6 km / h over distances from 20 m to 4 km during several dynamic flights has been demonstrated.
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Projekttitel:
Erkennung, Verfolgung und optische Identifikation von UAVs durch robotische Teleskopsysteme: 879716 (FFG - Österr. Forschungsförderungs- gesellschaft mbH)
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Forschungsschwerpunkte:
Mathematical and Algorithmic Foundations: 50% Sensor Systems: 50%
