A Critical Review of the State-of-the-Art in Autonomous Land Vehicle Systems and Technology

DURRNAT-WHYTE, HUGH

Sandia National Laboratories

关键词: Vehicles;    Land Transport;    33 Advanced Propulsion Systems;    Navigational Instruments;    Exploration;   

DOI  :  10.2172/792867
RP-ID  :  SAND2001-3685
RP-ID  :  AC04-94AL85000
RP-ID  :  792867

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report describes the current state-of-the-art in Autonomous Land Vehicle (ALV) systems and technology. Five functional technology areas are identified and addressed. For each a brief, subjective, preface is first provided which envisions the necessary technology for the deployment of an operational ALV system. Subsequently, a detailed literature review is provided to support and elaborate these views. It is further established how these five technology areas fit together as a functioning whole. The essential conclusion of this report is that the necessary sensors, algorithms and methods to develop and demonstrate an operationally viable all-terrain ALV already exist and could be readily deployed. A second conclusion is that the successful development of an operational ALV system will rely on an effective approach to systems engineering. In particular, a precise description of mission requirements and a clear definition of component functionality is essential.