Title :
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
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;
Conference_Titel :
Aerospace Conference, 2003. Proceedings. 2003 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Big Sky, MT, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7651-X
DOI :
10.1109/AERO.2003.1235060
