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Application Of Parent-Child Uav Tasking For Wildfire Detection And Response, Stephen T. Kubik
Application Of Parent-Child Uav Tasking For Wildfire Detection And Response, Stephen T. Kubik
Master's Theses
In recent years, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have become a dominant force in the aerospace industry. Recent technological developments have moved these aircraft from remote operation roles to more active response missions. Of particular interest is the possibility of applying UAVs toward solving complex problems in long-endurance missions. Under that belief, the feasibility of utilizing UAVs for wildfire detection and response was investigated in a partnership that included NASA’s Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate and Science Mission Directorate, and the United States Forest Service. Under NASA’s Intelligent Mission Management (IMM) project, research was conducted to develop a mission architecture that would …
Using Agile Software Development Practices In A Research Oriented Distributed Simulation, Douglas James Mielke
Using Agile Software Development Practices In A Research Oriented Distributed Simulation, Douglas James Mielke
Computational Modeling & Simulation Engineering Theses & Dissertations
Although sometimes controversial, agile methodologies have proven to be a viable choice for some software development projects. Projects suited to agile methodologies are those that involve new technology, have requirements that change rapidly, and are controlled by small, talented teams. Much literature about agile software development leans towards business products and non-government entities. Only a handful of literature resources mention agile software development being used in government contracts and even fewer resources mention research projects. NASA's Airspace and Traffic Operations Simulation (ATOS) is a research oriented simulation that doesn't follow the traditional business project mold. In an effort to gain …