Combined DSSS/FHSS approach to interference rejection and navigation support in UAV communications and control

Author

Edrich, Michael ; Schmalenberger, Ralph

Author_Institution

EADS Deutschland GmbH, Ulm, Germany

Volume

3

fYear

2002

fDate

2002

Firstpage

687

Abstract

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for a wide variety of applications have enjoyed growing interest. One of the most critical component of a UAV system is the datalink between the UAV itself and the ground control station. This paper provides a comprehensive overview of the requirements for medium-range UAV data links. Special emphasis is given to requirements and solutions which are related to the application of spread spectrum techniques. Based on the analysis of requirements and possible design solutions, the system concept and the hardware structure of a production-stage datalink system for a medium-range UAV carrying an electro-optical sensor payload is presented.

Keywords

aircraft control; data communication; electro-optical devices; frequency hop communication; interference suppression; radionavigation; remotely operated vehicles; sensors; spread spectrum communication; DSSS/FHSS; UAV communications; UAV control; UAV system; direct sequence spread spectrum; electro-optical sensor payload; ground control station; hardware structure; interference rejection; medium-range UAV data links; navigation; production-stage datalink system; spread spectrum technique; unmanned aerial vehicles; Communication system control; Control systems; Electrooptic devices; Hardware; Interference; Navigation; Payloads; Sensor systems; Spread spectrum communication; Unmanned aerial vehicles;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Spread Spectrum Techniques and Applications, 2002 IEEE Seventh International Symposium on

Print_ISBN

0-7803-7627-7

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/ISSSTA.2002.1049347

Filename

1049347