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Articles | Volume XXXVIII-1/C22
https://doi.org/10.5194/isprsarchives-XXXVIII-1-C22-235-2011
https://doi.org/10.5194/isprsarchives-XXXVIII-1-C22-235-2011
06 Sep 2012
 | 06 Sep 2012

MAV-BASED REAL-TIME LOCALIZATION OF TERRESTRIAL TARGETS WITH CM-LEVEL ACCURACY: FEASIBILITY STUDY

Y. Akhtman, A. Garg, and J. Skaloud

Keywords: UAVs, MAVs, Photogrammetry, Sensor Orientation, Direct Georeferencing

Abstract. We carry out a comprehensive feasibility study for a real-time cm-level localization of a predefined terrestrial target from a MAV-based autonomous platform. Specifically, we conduct an error propagation analysis which quantifies all potential error sources, and accounts for their respective contribution to the final result. Furthermore, we provide a description of a practical MAV system using the available technology and of-the-shelf components. We demonstrate that, indeed, the desired localization precision of a few centimeters may be realistically achieved under a set of necessary constraints.