Projektbeschreibung
Innovative Luftbildvermessungen in infrastrukturarmen Umgebungen
Die Überwachung von Umgebungen mit geringer Infrastruktur, Pipelines, Schienenverkehr oder Wildtieren erfordert erschwingliche und hochentwickelte Lösungen zur Luftbildvermessung. Die modulare Technologie erleichtert die Auswahl und minimiert die Anlaufkosten. Das vom Europäischen Forschungsrat finanzierte Projekt AIRSCAN sieht ein kostengünstiges Flugzeug vor, das Luftvermessungs-, Film- und Tracking-Verfahren integriert und von einer einzigen Person gesteuert wird. Die Luftvermessungsplattform füllt eine Marktlücke zwischen Drohnen (mit begrenzter Nutzlast und Reichweite) und dem kommerziellen Flugbetrieb (hohe Kosten, erforderliche Infrastruktur, mangelnde Flexibilität). AIRSCAN wird die strukturellen Änderungen, Spezifikationen und Optionen für die modulare Bordtechnologie dokumentieren, den Aufbau der Bordsysteme und das Missionsplanungssystem verfeinern, ein Kostenmodell für das Flugzeug und die Lizenzierung des geistigen Eigentums ausarbeiten, eine Marktanalyse durchführen und das Produkt für die Vermarktung vorbereiten.
Ziel
This proposal draws on the extensive technical developments of Ad-G 323041 LOCATE to commercialise the know-how to build a low-cost aircraft with integrated aerial survey, filming and tracking technology capable of operating in low-infrastructure environments. These requirements are common to many applications and there is currently no affordable off-the-shelf solution. Our product is unique, providing a technologically-advanced integrated data collection system controlled by a single pilot. Modular technology enables buyers to select options relevant to their own operation and minimise start-up costs. With operating costs of approximately €30/hour, our product will make sophisticated aerial survey, filming and tracking accessible to researchers, NGOs, government and commercial operators, delivering impact through high-resolution, high-quality information at low cost for infrastructure survey (eg pipeline, rail/cabling and flood plain survey) and conservation (habitat change, wildlife density), land and habitat management (national parks, game reserves). This aerial survey platform fills a market niche between drones (limited by payload and range) and commercial operations (high cost, require infrastructure, lack of flexibility). We will: DOCUMENT the structural modifications and specification for fitting out the aircraft with the equipment payload specified; REFINE the on-board systems set-up and mission planning system; DOCUMENT the options for modular on-board technology; DEVELOP a costing model for building, equipping, fitting out and operating the aircraft and licensing of IP; UNDERTAKE market analysis and research and communicate with potential suppliers and users; PREPARE a comprehensive portfolio for uptake by potential commercial partners. The project team includes three aviation/industry members experienced in bringing innovative technologies to this market.
Wissenschaftliches Gebiet
- social sciencespolitical sciencespolitical policiescivil societynongovernmental organizations
- engineering and technologyenvironmental engineeringecosystem-based managementhabitat conservation
- engineering and technologymechanical engineeringvehicle engineeringaerospace engineeringaircraft
- engineering and technologyelectrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineeringelectronic engineeringroboticsautonomous robotsdrones
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Finanzierungsplan
ERC-POC - Proof of Concept GrantGastgebende Einrichtung
NW1 OTU London
Vereinigtes Königreich