Rapid trajectory design in complex environments enabled by reinforcement learning and graph search strategies
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DOI: 10.1016/j.actaastro.2019.04.037
Abstract: Abstract Designing trajectories in dynamically complex environments is challenging and easily becomes intractable. Recasting the problem may reduce the design time and offer global solutions by leveraging phase space mapping patterns available as accessible regions,… read more here.
Keywords: design complex; trajectory design; rapid trajectory; complex environments ... See more keywords
ISRO’s Unprecedented Journey to the Moon
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DOI: 10.1016/j.actaastro.2020.07.046
Abstract: Abstract Chandrayaan-2, being the sequel of Indian Lunar Mission, differs with Chandrayaan-1 in targeting a specific lunar orbit. The primary ground trajectory design objective is to achieve the desired lunar orbit, from which the lander… read more here.
Keywords: moon; lunar; trajectory design; lunar orbit ... See more keywords
Preliminary trajectory design for NASA’s Solar Cruiser: A technology demonstration mission
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DOI: 10.1016/j.actaastro.2021.03.006
Abstract: Abstract This investigation outlines preliminary trajectory design for NASA’s sail-based Solar Cruiser spacecraft, selected on December 3, 2020, to be a secondary payload launched with the Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP) in 2025. Trajectory… read more here.
Keywords: preliminary trajectory; trajectory design; design nasa; solar cruiser ... See more keywords
Input Trajectory Design for the Enhancement of State Estimation through a Set-Theoretic Approach to Observability
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.0c01386
Abstract: This paper presents a method for the input trajectory design of dynamical systems with the aim of enhancing state estimation accuracy. The method is based on the optimization of a modified version ... read more here.
Keywords: trajectory design; state estimation; input trajectory;
Flat trajectory design and tracking with saturation guarantees: a nano-drone application
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DOI: 10.1080/00207179.2018.1502474
Abstract: Abstract This paper deals with the problem of trajectory planning and tracking of a quadcopter system based on the property of differential flatness. First, B-spline characterisations of the flat output allow for optimal trajectory generation… read more here.
Keywords: trajectory; trajectory design; control; saturation ... See more keywords
UAV Swarm Trajectory Design for Wireless Networks Using Genetic Algorithm-Driven Repulsion Forces
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DOI: 10.1109/access.2025.3606121
Abstract: Uncrewed Aerial Vehicle (UAV) swarms are increasingly recognized for their versatility and affordability. These swarms have enhanced various applications, including agriculture, surveillance, delivery services, and monitoring. However, fully utilizing the capabilities of UAV swarms requires… read more here.
Keywords: trajectory design; repulsion; uav swarm; swarm trajectory ... See more keywords
Joint Trajectory Design and BS Association for Cellular-Connected UAV: An Imitation-Augmented Deep Reinforcement Learning Approach
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DOI: 10.1109/jiot.2021.3093116
Abstract: This article concerns the problem of the trajectory design and base station (BS) association for cellular-connected unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). To support safety-critical functions, one primary requirement for UAVs is to maintain reliable cellular connectivity… read more here.
Keywords: gbs; trajectory design; trajectory; approach ... See more keywords
Energy-Efficient Trajectory Design and Unsupervised Clustering for AAV-Aided Fair Data Collections With Dense Ground Users
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DOI: 10.1109/jiot.2025.3569270
Abstract: In remote or high-demand wireless cellular networks, efficient data collection from ground users (GUs) with fixed infrastructure poses a significant challenge. Autonomous aerial vehicles (AAVs) have emerged as a promising solution due to their flexible… read more here.
Keywords: energy; trajectory design; aav aided; fair data ... See more keywords
Joint Resource Allocation and Trajectory Design for UAV-Assisted THz–NOMA GS Network Uplink Communication System
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DOI: 10.1109/jiot.2025.3608768
Abstract: Terahertz (THz) and nonorthogonal multiple-access (NOMA) technologies have illustrated a great potential in the use of large-scale Internet of Things (IoT) applications. However, in most applications, ground sensors (GSs) have poor energy capacity, while THz… read more here.
Keywords: communication system; trajectory design; communication; resource allocation ... See more keywords
A Novel Trajectory Design Approach for UAV Based on Finite Fourier Series
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DOI: 10.1109/lwc.2020.2965445
Abstract: In this letter, we focus on the trajectory design problem in wireless communications aided by unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), where a UAV serves multiple ground users for wireless transmission, to maximize the minimum transmission rate… read more here.
Keywords: fourier series; based finite; approach; trajectory design ... See more keywords
Average AoI-Minimal Trajectory Design for UAV-Assisted IoT Data Collection System: A Safe-TD3 Approach
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DOI: 10.1109/lwc.2023.3335037
Abstract: This letter investigates an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)-assisted data collection strategy where the UAV trajectory is optimally designed to collect status update from several Internet of Things (IoT) nodes, so as to minimize the average… read more here.
Keywords: data collection; trajectory design; safe td3; collection ... See more keywords