Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
UAV, Unmanned Air Vehicle, ground locomotion, self-launch
College
Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology
Department
Mechanical Engineering
Abstract
The mission of this project was the development of an Unmanned Air Vehicle capable of complete autonomy in a terrestrial environment. Using a jumping system for zero-distance take-offs and the addition of ground locomotion devices and energy harvesting systems, the vehicle could operate indefinitely without human assistance. Although this aircraft is unfinished, it and later design attempts have been tested to satisfy the basic fundamentals of this mission. The project will be continued until the stated mission objectives are achieved.
Recommended Citation
Carlson, Stephen and Bowman, Dr. Jerry
(2013)
"Small UAVs for Perch and Stare Missions: Ground Locomotion and Self-launch,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013:
Iss.
1, Article 1988.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1988