Swarm UAVs: A Novel Approach for Efficient Remote Sensing on Mars
- Paper number
IAC-23,A3,IP,53,x79931
- Author
Ms. SHAMBHAVI A S, Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology, India
- Coauthor
Dr. Prahalad N Tengli, Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology, India
- Coauthor
Mr. Sanath Kumar Naik L, Nitte Meenakshi Institute Of Technology., India
- Coauthor
Mr. Amaranath Siddaraddi, Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology, India
- Coauthor
Mr. Prabhanjan Manjunath, Manipal Institute of Technology, India
- Coauthor
Mr. Rohan Shinde, Manipal Institute of Technology, India
- Coauthor
Mr. Amit S Herkal, Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology, India
- Coauthor
Mr. Vivekananda N, Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology, India
- Year
2023
- Abstract
Mars exploration and the collection of valuable scientific data in the remote and hostile environment of the red planet are challenging tasks. Remote sensing plays a critical role in this endeavor, allowing for the collection of data on Mars from a distance without physical contact. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) are a promising solution for remote sensing on Mars, but their deployment poses significant challenges, including limited range, environmental hazards, and difficult terrain. To address these challenges, a novel approach is proposed, the use of swarm UAVs for remote sensing on Mars. A swarm is a group of small UAVs that operate together as a collective, using coordinated algorithms to achieve a common goal. Swarm UAVs can be programmed to navigate and perform tasks autonomously, making them ideal for remote sensing applications. Swarm UAVs can operate in hazardous environments, including areas with steep terrain, high winds, and dust storms, which are common on Mars. The proposed system comprises a group of small, lightweight UAVs equipped with a range of remote sensing technologies, including high-resolution cameras, spectrometers, and lidar systems. The UAVs will be designed to operate as a swarm, communicating with each other to coordinate their movements and avoid collisions. The swarm will be controlled from a primary satellite in the constellation.The swarm UAVs will be capable of collecting data over a large area quickly, enabling more extensive coverage of the Martian surface than is currently possible with traditional remote sensing techniques. The data collected by the swarm will be transmitted back to Earth, where it will be analyzed by scientists and used to better understand the Martian environment. The suggested method of swarm UAV system represents a significant step forward in Mars exploration and remote sensing capabilities. By leveraging the collective intelligence of a swarm, many of the challenges associated with traditional UAVs can be overcome and also achieve a more extensive and efficient coverage of the Martian surface. The use of swarm UAVs for remote sensing on Mars will enable breakthrough discoveries and contribute significantly to our understanding of the red planet.
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