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Area of Science:

  • Atmospheric science
  • Environmental monitoring
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) technology

Background:

  • Multicopters are effective for low atmospheric research due to maneuverability and cost-effectiveness.
  • Existing atmospheric research using multicopters faces challenges like limited variables, sensor delay, accuracy issues, and environmental interferences.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop an optimized multicopter UAV sounding technique (MUST) for comprehensive atmospheric variable probing.
  • To enhance data quality by addressing sensor delays and minimizing interferences.
  • To increase the versatility and applicability of aerial atmospheric measurements.

Main Methods:

  • Developed an integrated platform (MUST) combining custom algorithms, optimized sensor environments, and retrofitted sampling devices.
  • Integrated sensors for meteorological parameters, chemical composition (VOCs, CO, CO2, CH4, O3, PM2.5, black carbon), radiation flux, and visual/thermal imaging.
  • Conducted field tests up to 1000m to validate the platform's performance.

Main Results:

  • The MUST platform successfully probed a comprehensive set of near-surface atmospheric variables.
  • Data quality was improved through real-time corrections for sensor delays and interference mitigation.
  • The platform demonstrated robustness, speed, accuracy, and resolution for target variables in field tests.

Conclusions:

  • The optimized multicopter UAV sounding technique (MUST) effectively addresses limitations in current atmospheric research using multicopters.
  • MUST enhances the capability for detailed, high-resolution atmospheric measurements.
  • The validated platform offers a versatile and reliable solution for diversified atmospheric research disciplines.