Autonomous Path Planning by Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) for Precise Monitoring of Large-Scale PV plants

Amir Mohammad Moradi Sizkouhi, Sayyed Majid Esmailifar, Mohammadreza Aghaei, Aline Kirsten Vidal De Oliveira, Ricardo Ruther

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Abstract

In this paper, an innovative approach is represented in order to optimize the path planning during UAV flight in the monitoring of PV power plants. For this purpose, two algorithms are developed as static path planning and dynamic path planning. In static path planning, an optimum initial path is generated with image processing techniques. Subsequently, the waypoints are transmitted to UAV through the Radio Frequency (RF) channels for further actions. Dynamic path planning checks UAV's abilities after any specific maneuver. If UAV cannot complete the initial path, dynamic path planning enters in the loop to create a new optimum path according to UAV's position and endurance.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2019 IEEE 46th Photovoltaic Specialists Conference, PVSC 2019
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Pages1398-1402
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9781728104942
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jun 2019
Externally publishedYes
Event46th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference, PVSC 2019 - Chicago, United States
Duration: 16 Jun 201921 Jun 2019

Conference

Conference46th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference, PVSC 2019
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityChicago
Period16/06/1921/06/19

Keywords

  • Autonomous Path Planning
  • Image Processing
  • Large-Scale Photovoltaic Plants
  • Smart Monitoring
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)

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