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MAV-based real-time localisation of terrestrial targets with cm-level accuracy: Feasibility study

Jan Skaloud
2011
Conference Papers

Abstract

We carry out a comprehensive feasibility study for a real-time cm-level localisation 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 localisation precision of a few centimetres may be realistically achieved under a set of necessary constraints.

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Jan Skaloud
2011
Conference Papers

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https://infoscience.epfl.ch/entities/publication/a07a9cff-6f39-45ec-82a4-d15b5af579f8

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Observational error

Observational error (or measurement error) is the difference between a measured value of a quantity and its true value. In statistics, an error is not necessarily a "mistake". Variability is an inherent part of the results of measurements and of the measurement process. Measurement errors can be divided into two components: random and systematic. Random errors are errors in measurement that lead to measurable values being inconsistent when repeated measurements of a constant attribute or quantity are taken.

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