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  • Robotics and Autonomous Systems
  • Search and Rescue Technologies
  • Disaster Management

Background:

  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) are increasingly vital in disaster relief operations.
  • Traditional UAV search methods using cameras struggle with long distances and cover.
  • Lack of mobile networks and GPS hinders survivor location in disaster zones.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop an autonomous UAV smart search system for castaway detection in communication-lost disaster areas.
  • To enable UAVs to perform autonomous flight, locate, and approach distressed individuals without ground control.
  • To enhance survivor localization accuracy using a novel genetic-based algorithm.

Main Methods:

  • Autonomous UAV flight control without reliance on ground control servers.
  • Development of a genetic-based localization algorithm analyzing signal strength variations.
  • Customization of the genetic algorithm for disaster site environments to improve tracking.
  • Real-world site verification of the autonomous search and tracking system.

Main Results:

  • The autonomous UAV system successfully performed missions without external communication interference.
  • The genetic-based localization algorithm accurately identified distressed individuals.
  • Autonomous flight and target approach were achieved in simulated and real-world disaster scenarios.
  • The system demonstrated effective search and tracking capabilities in challenging environments.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed autonomous UAV smart search system offers a robust solution for locating survivors in disaster areas with limited communication.
  • The integration of autonomous flight and genetic-based localization significantly enhances search and rescue effectiveness.
  • This technology holds potential for improving response times and outcomes in future disaster relief efforts.