Tracking control for free-space optical communication of unmanned aerial vehicle

Ji Hyoung Ryu, Sung Chang Kim, Jung Rae Ryoo, Soo Yeong Yi

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Abstract

The acquisition and tracking control strategy is addressed in this study for FSO (Free-Space Optical) communication between GCS (Ground Control Station) and UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) such as a drone. In comparison with the FSO communication system for a satellite, the UAV FSO system requires precise tracking control to cope with the fast changing rate of directional angle due to its short relative distance. Two modes of the control strategies are presented in this study: 1) From an initial state, GCS optical laser module is driven by PTU (Pan Tilt Unit) to acquire LOS (Line Of Sight) between the GCS and the UAV and 2) the optical module on the UAV is finely controlled to coincide its direction with the direction of GCS optical module. By using the computer simulation, the output value of the optical sensor is obtained in accordance with the incidence angle and the position of Gaussian laser beam onto the optical sensor. Based on the results of simulation, experiments are carried out to verify the proposed control strategies in this study.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2018 IEEE 3rd International Conference on Communication and Information Systems, ICCIS 2018
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages132-136
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9781538692738
DOIs
StatePublished - 2 Jul 2018
Event3rd IEEE International Conference on Communication and Information Systems, ICCIS 2018 - Singapore, Singapore
Duration: 28 Dec 201830 Dec 2018

Publication series

Name2018 IEEE 3rd International Conference on Communication and Information Systems, ICCIS 2018

Conference

Conference3rd IEEE International Conference on Communication and Information Systems, ICCIS 2018
Country/TerritorySingapore
CitySingapore
Period28/12/1830/12/18

Keywords

  • Acquisition
  • Drone
  • FSO
  • QPD
  • Tracking
  • UAV

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