Tracking objects with fixed-wing UAV using model predictive control and machine vision

This thesis describes the development of an object tracking system for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), intended to be used for search and rescue (SAR) missions. The UAV is equipped with a two-axis gimbal system, which houses an infrared (IR) camera used to detect and track objects of interest, and...

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Main Authors: Skjong, Espen, Nundal, Stian Aas
Format: Others
Language:English
Published: Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet, Institutt for teknisk kybernetikk 2014
Online Access:http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:no:ntnu:diva-25990