(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2005-01)
Johnson, Eric N.; Proctor, Alison A.; Ha, Jin-cheol; Tannenbaum, Allen R.
The design, development, and testing of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) with automated capabilities is described: searching a prescribed area, identifying a specific building within that area based on a small sign located on one wall, and then identifying an opening into that building. This includes a description of the automated search system along with simulation and flight test results. Results include successful evaluation at the McKenna Military Operations in Urban Terrain flight test site.