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Revision as of 14:24, 31 March 2007

Introduction

File:MicroAirVehicle.jpg
Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, California - A Micro Air Vehicle (MAV) flies over a simulated combat area during an operational test flight. The MAV is in the operational test phase with military Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) teams to evaluate its short-range reconnaissance capabilities.

This is the "Autonomous Modular Wireless Aerial Devices" (AMWADS) project.

News

  • December 18, 2006 - Project started.

Collaborators

  • Remi0o 09:56, 18 December 2006 (UTC)

Goals

Scope of this project

This project will attempt to assess whether or not the state of the art is currently conducive to this sort of technology, and if it is, how best to implement the technology.

Specific questions that will be explored:

  • Can systems be made that can remain airborne a long period of time?
    • Are solar cells currently advanced enough to allow this?
    • Do other technologies exist that could allow this?
    • Can this be done relatively inexpensively?
  • Can software be developed to allow:
    • Communication between these devices
    • The devices to remain autonomous and safe
    • Communication between the ground
    • The devices to remain autonomous for long periods
  • Can this be done to look attractive and sleek?
    • Can a twin blade design keep a vehicle aloft in an enclosure or in some hidden manner or other configuration?
  • Is the technology marketable and useful?

What are AMWADS?

AMWADS are just what the name implies. They are devices that fly around, know what function they are supposed to perform, and then perform it. Possible uses for this technology include: wireless mesh network clouds, speaker systems, lighting systems, video monitoring systems, cleaning and sanitation, shipping, reconnaissance aerial photography systems. Many other uses could probably be thought up.

This technology is different than other technologies such as "smart dust" because AMWADS are comparably HUGE. AMWADS have an estimated size of about 6cm to several meters.

This devices are unique to other autonomous aerial technologies because they are low cost and meant for more general and practical uses.

Other unique properties of AMWADS include that they run much longer than conventional aerial vehicles. Technologies such as light weight solar cells are integrated into the system so that are able to run independently for long periods.

Anecdotally it seems that many of todays devices achieve commercial success because: they are highly functional and useful, fun, and sexy. AMWADS if they are viable, should be all these things.

Specifications

AMWADS always include:

  • An on board computer with:
    • With memory
    • Wireless communication capabilities
    • A GPS unit
  • Brushless motor
  • Thin solar cells
  • Twin rotors
  • Lipo batteries
  • Requisite wiring

AMWADS might include:

  • Accelerometers (if needed)
  • Video cameras
  • Microphones
  • Speakers
  • Cameras
  • Payload storage
  • Para-shoot
  • Lights
  • Robotic components (e.g. arms/manipulators/tools)

AMWADS should be:

  • Lightweight
  • Sleek & Attractive
  • Functional
  • Useful
  • Easy to use

Wikipedia articles

Wikibooks

Components

Accelerometers:

Carbon fiber:

Gyros:

Computers:

Wireless:

Solar Cells

Blades

Motors

GPS

Cameras

Other sites of interest:

Software:

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