期刊名称：International Journal of Innovative Research in Computer and Communication Engineering
印刷版ISSN：2320-9798
电子版ISSN：2320-9801
出版年度：2014
卷号：2
期号：5
出版社：S&S Publications
摘要：The objective of this work was to develop a cost effective autonomous ground vehicle which wouldcarry out surveillance and tracking missions with respect to animal movements in forest area. The developed systemwas equipped with a high frequency GPS module and Auto pilot controller, which enabled the user to define themission path. Thedeveloped system operates on its own, once the way points are assigned, leaving the user free tomonitor the mission. Live status of the system’s current position, speed, battery status etc. can be viewed from theground station. If necessary, the ground vehicle would be switched over from autonomous mode to manual mode,enabling full control. The system was equipped with a down facing optical flow sensor and forward facing SONARsensor for obstacle avoidance.It was also equipped with a high end wireless, infrared camera for capture andtransmission of video under low light conditions. The vehicle is pre-programmed to return to base in case ofcommunication breakdown, thereby minimizing the chances of system loss.
