Biologically inspired behavioral strategies for autonomous aerial explorers on Mars

Author

Plice, Laura ; Lau, Benton ; Pisanich, Greg ; Young, Larry A.

Author_Institution

Computational Sci. Div., NASA Ames Res. Center, Moffett Field, CA, USA

Volume

1

fYear

2003

fDate

15-15 March 2003

Firstpage

1

Abstract

The natural world is a rich source of problem-solving approaches. This paper discusses the feasibility and technical challenges underlying mimicking, or analogously adapting, biological behavioral strategies to mission/flight planning for aerial vehicles engaged in planetary exploration. Two candidate concepts based on natural resource utilization and searching behaviors are adapted to technological applications. Prototypes and test missions addressing the difficulties of implementation and their solutions are also described.

Keywords

biological techniques; planets; resource allocation; space vehicles; Mars; aerial vehicles; autonomous aerial explorers; biological behavioral strategies; flight planning; natural resource utilization; planetary exploration; problem-solving approaches; searching behaviors; test missions; Aerospace control; Aircraft navigation; Biology computing; Mars; NASA; Prototypes; Remotely operated vehicles; Resource management; Strategic planning; Unmanned aerial vehicles;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Aerospace Conference, 2003. Proceedings. 2003 IEEE

Conference_Location

Big Sky, MT, USA

ISSN

1095-323X

Print_ISBN

0-7803-7651-X

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/AERO.2003.1235060

Filename

1235060