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Vision based techniques for rotorcraft low altitude flightAn overview of research in obstacle detection at NASA Ames Research Center is presented. The research applies techniques from computer vision to automation of rotorcraft navigation. The development of a methodology for detecting the range to obstacles based on the maximum utilization of passive sensors is emphasized. The development of a flight and image data base for verification of vision-based algorithms, and a passive ranging methodology tailored to the needs of helicopter flight are discussed. Preliminary results indicate that it is possible to obtain adequate range estimates except at regions close to the FOE. Closer to the FOE, the error in range increases since the magnitude of the disparity gets smaller, resulting in a low SNR.
Document ID
19930065354
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Sridhar, Banavar
(NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Suorsa, Ray
(NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Smith, Philip
(NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 16, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1991
Publication Information
Publication: In: Intelligent robotics; Proceedings of the International Symposium, Bangalore, India, Jan. 2-5, 1991 (A93-49350 21-63)
Publisher: Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Co., Ltd.
Subject Category
Aircraft Communications And Navigation
Accession Number
93A49351
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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