Considerations for automated nap-of-the-earth rotorcraft flightThe authors consider nap-of-the-earth (NOE) rotorcraft flight as one of the applications in which obstacle avoidance plays a key role, and investigate the prospects of automating the guidance functions of NOE flight. Based on a proposed structure for the guidance functions, obstacle detection and obstacle avoidance are identified as the two critical components requiring substantial advancement before an automating guidance system can be realized. The major sources of difficulties in developing these two components are discussed, including sensor requirements for which a systematic analysis is provided.
Document ID
19880067299
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Cheng, Victor H. L. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Sridhar, Banavar (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)