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Remote Estimation of Target Height from Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Images

Remote Sensing, 2020
This paper focuses on how the height of a target can be swiftly estimated using images acquired by a digital camera installed into moving platforms, such as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
Andrea Tonini, Paula Redweik, Marco Painho, Mauro Castelli   +3 more
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Data generated during the 2018 LAPSE-RATE campaign: an introduction and overview [PDF]

Earth System Science Data, 2020
Unmanned aircraft systems (UASs) offer innovative capabilities for providing new perspectives on the atmosphere, and therefore atmospheric scientists are rapidly expanding their use, particularly for studying the planetary boundary layer.
G. de Boer, G. de Boer, A. Houston, J. Jacob, P. B. Chilson, S. W. Smith, B. Argrow, D. Lawrence, J. Elston, D. Brus, O. Kemppinen, P. Klein, P. Klein, J. K. Lundquist, J. K. Lundquist, S. Waugh, S. C. C. Bailey, A. Frazier, M. P. Sama, C. Crick, D. Schmale III, J. Pinto, E. A. Pillar-Little, V. Natalie, A. Jensen   +24 more
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Conceptual optimization of remotely piloted amphibious aircraft for wildfire air attack

Drone Systems and Applications, 2023
In this study, a methodology for the high-level conceptual design, optimization, and evaluation of amphibious remotely piloted and autonomous fixed-wing aircraft to support wildfire air attack strategies is presented. Of particular interest are questions
Ryan Ward, Brett Readman, Brennan O’Yeung, W. Schuyler Hinman   +3 more
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CHALLENGES FOR INTEGRATION OF REMOTELY PILOTED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS INTO THE EUROPEAN SKY [PDF]

Scientific Journal of Silesian University of Technology. Series Transport, 2019
Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) are widely used in the civil sphere. They offer capabilities predisposed them to be employed by state services in ensuring security and public order, as well as in commercial activities.
Tadeusz ZIELIŃSKI, Wiesław MARUD
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Remote-sensing and radiosonde datasets collected in the San Luis Valley during the LAPSE-RATE campaign [PDF]

Earth System Science Data, 2021
In July 2018, the International Society for Atmospheric Research using Remotely piloted Aircraft (ISARRA) hosted a flight week to showcase the role remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPASs) can have in filling the atmospheric data gap.
T. M. Bell, T. M. Bell, P. M. Klein, P. M. Klein, J. K. Lundquist, J. K. Lundquist, S. Waugh   +6 more
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Counter Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems

MTA Review, 2017
An effective Counter Remotely Aircraft System is a major objective of many researchers and industries entities. Their activity is strongly impelled by the operational requirements of the Law Enforcement Authorities and naturally follows both the course of the latest terrorist events and technological developments.
Buric, Marian, De Cubber, Geert
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University of Colorado and Black Swift Technologies RPAS-based measurements of the lower atmosphere during LAPSE-RATE [PDF]

Earth System Science Data, 2021
Between 14 and 20 July 2018, small remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPASs) were deployed to the San Luis Valley of Colorado (USA) together with a variety of surface-based remote and in situ sensors as well as radiosonde systems as part of the Lower ...
G. de Boer, G. de Boer, C. Dixon, C. Dixon, S. Borenstein, D. A. Lawrence, J. Elston, D. Hesselius, M. Stachura, R. Laurence III, R. Laurence III, S. Swenson, C. M. Choate, A. Doddi, A. Sesnic, K. Glasheen, Z. Laouar, F. Quinby, E. Frew, B. M. Argrow   +19 more
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Occupational stress in Remotely Piloted Aircraft System operators

Occupational Medicine, 2019
Abstract Background Although there is currently little research data to support the contention, concerns have been raised about possible traumatic stressors inherent to Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) operator roles.
A Phillips, D Sherwood, N Greenberg, N Jones   +3 more
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USE OF REMOTELY PILOTED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS TO EVALUATE THE EFFECTS OF TRANSPORT COLLISION [PDF]

Scientific Journal of Silesian University of Technology. Series Transport, 2017
The evaluation of the effects of transport collision often takes the form of ground reconnaissance. Undoubtedly, remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) can support and help the police, firefighters, security agents and paramedics in the event of a ...
Honorata ROMAŃSKA, Leszek UŁANOWICZ
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The processing of personal information using remotely piloted aircraft systems in South Africa

De Jure, 2020
SUMMARY Remotely piloted aircraft systems are becoming a commodity all over the world. Typically known as “drones”, remotely piloted aircraft systems allow pilots to record videos and take photographs without being physically present.
Nomalanga Mashinini
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