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View article: Toward Virtual Testing of Unmanned Aerial Spraying Systems Operating in Vineyards
Toward Virtual Testing of Unmanned Aerial Spraying Systems Operating in Vineyards Open
In recent times, the objective of reducing the environmental impact of the agricultural industry has led to the mechanization of the sector. One of the consequences of this is the everyday increasing use of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) fo…
View article: Numerical Analysis and Wind Tunnel Validation of Droplet Distribution in the Wake of an Unmanned Aerial Spraying System in Forward Flight
Numerical Analysis and Wind Tunnel Validation of Droplet Distribution in the Wake of an Unmanned Aerial Spraying System in Forward Flight Open
Recent developments in agriculture mechanization have generated significant challenges towards sustainable approaches to reduce the environmental footprint and improve food quality. This paper highlights the benefits of using unmanned aeri…
View article: UAV-spray application in vineyards: Flight modes and spray system adjustment effects on canopy deposit, coverage, and off-target losses
UAV-spray application in vineyards: Flight modes and spray system adjustment effects on canopy deposit, coverage, and off-target losses Open
Improvements in the spray application of plant protection products enhance agricultural sustainability by reducing environmental contamination, but by increasing food quality and human safety. Currently, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) are…
View article: Sliding Mode Control Techniques and Artificial Potential Field for Dynamic Collision Avoidance in Rendezvous Maneuvers
Sliding Mode Control Techniques and Artificial Potential Field for Dynamic Collision Avoidance in Rendezvous Maneuvers Open
The paper considers autonomous rendezvous maneuver and proximity operations of two spacecraft in presence of obstacles. A strategy that combines guidance and control algorithms is analyzed. The proposed closed-loop system is able to guaran…
View article: Sliding Mode Control Techniques and Artificial Potential Field for\n Dynamic Collision Avoidance in Rendezvous Maneuvers
Sliding Mode Control Techniques and Artificial Potential Field for\n Dynamic Collision Avoidance in Rendezvous Maneuvers Open
The paper considers autonomous rendezvous maneuver and proximity operations\nof two spacecraft in presence of obstacles. A strategy that combines guidance\nand control algorithms is analyzed. The proposed closed-loop system is able to\ngua…
View article: A Mission Coordinator Approach for a Fleet of UAVs in Urban Scenarios
A Mission Coordinator Approach for a Fleet of UAVs in Urban Scenarios Open
Publication in the conference proceedings of EUSIPCO, Lausanne, Switzerland, 2008
View article: Obstacle Avoidance with Potential Field Applied to a Rendezvous Maneuver
Obstacle Avoidance with Potential Field Applied to a Rendezvous Maneuver Open
This paper outlines a method based on the theory of artificial potential fields combined with sliding mode techniques for spacecraft maneuvers in the presence of obstacles. Guidance and control algorithms are validated with a six degree-of…