Detection of Sensor Faults in Small Helicopter UAVs Using Observer/Kalman Filter Identification

Reliability is a critical issue in navigation of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) since there is no human pilot that can react to any abnormal situation. Due to size and cost limitations, redundant sensor schemes and aeronautical-grade navigation sensors used in large aircrafts cannot be installed in...

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Main Authors: Guillermo Heredia, Anibal Ollero
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2011-01-01
Series:Mathematical Problems in Engineering
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/174618