A GPS-linked Model Helicopter System for Stream Imaging

一种用于流成像的 GPS 联动模型直升机系统

• 批准号: 9986839
• 负责人: Carol Johnston
• 金额: $ 17.49万
• 依托单位: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 项目类别: Continuing Grant
• 财政年份: 2000
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 2000-05-01 至 2003-04-30
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=9986839&HistoricalAwards=false
• 关键词: GPS; linked; Model; Helicopter; System

ABSTRACT9986839John P. BondeUniversity of MinnesotaA GPS-linked Model Helicopter System for Stream ImagingEcologists need a remote sensing device to map data at resolutions intermediate between on-the-ground measurements and satellite measurements. Previous techniques to provide this data have focused on photography from cameras affixed to tall ladders, long poles, and balloons. Unfortunately, these methods cannot be used for making maps because they only cover a single spot on the ground. Ground mapping with surveying instruments is a frustrating and time consuming process that limits experimental replication. To solve the mapping problem for stream imaging, a Model Helicopter Stream Imaging System (MHSIS) will be developed. The system will use a remote control model helicopter, capable of carrying a 10 pound payload and flying at very low elevations. A gondola attached to the helicopter will contain a small computer, a 2-way radio, a GPS, an aerial survey laser, and an infrared digital camera. The digital camera will photograph the ecosystem, the laser will measure helicopter height above the ground, the GPS will measure the exact location of the helicopter, the 2-way radio will transmit commands and data, and the computer will control operations and record data. Back on the ground, the information collected will be converted into an ecosystem map. The MHSIS will be tested in wetlands and desert streams, in conjunction with two research projects funded by the NSF Division of Environmental Biology. The project will support an Undergraduate Research Assistant from the Department of Computer Science and Computer Engineering at the University of Minnesota, Duluth, an undergraduate institution. Because of the Natural Resources Research Institute's applied mission, our GIS Laboratory is often toured by visitors from area secondary schools, and county, state, and federal government land use agencies; this project will be highlighted during those tours.

摘要9986839John P.明尼苏达州GPS连接模型的直升机系统用于流成像生物学家需要遥感设备，以绘制在地面测量和卫星测量之间的分辨率中的数据。 提供此数据的以前的技术集中在摄影上，从贴在高梯子，长杆和气球的相机上。 不幸的是，这些方法不能用于制作地图，因为它们仅覆盖地面上的一个位置。 用测量仪器进行地面映射是一个令人沮丧且耗时的过程，它限制了实验复制。为了解决流成像的映射问题，将开发模型的直升机流成像系统（MHSIS）。 该系统将使用遥控型号直升机，能够携带10磅的有效载荷并以非常低的海拔飞行。 连接到直升机上的缆车将包含一台小型计算机，2向收音机，GPS，空中调查激光器和红外数码相机。 数码相机将拍摄生态系统，激光将测量地面上方的直升机高度，GPS将测量直升机的确切位置，2向无线电将传输命令和数据，并且计算机将控制操作和记录数据。 回到地面上，收集的信息将转换为生态系统图。 MHSIS将与NSF环境生物学部资助的两个研究项目一起在湿地和沙漠溪流中进行测试。该项目将支持明尼苏达大学Duluth的计算机科学与计算机工程系的本科研究助理，该学院是一家本科机构。 由于自然资源研究所的应用任务，我们的GIS实验室经常由中学和县，州和联邦政府土地使用机构的游客巡回演出。在这些旅行期间，该项目将得到强调。