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Generalized aerodynamic models for crosswind kite power systems by Akberali, Amar Fayyad K., Kheiri, Mojtaba, Bourgault, Frédéric

“…This paper presents two novel semi-analytical models for predicting the aerodynamic performance of crosswind kite power systems (CKPSs), where the kite…”
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A new perspective on the aerodynamic performance and power limit of crosswind kite systems by Kheiri, Mojtaba, Saberi Nasrabad, Vahid, Bourgault, Frédéric

“…In this paper, a new perspective on the aerodynamic performance modelling of crosswind kite power systems (CKPSs) is provided, where the effects of the…”
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On the aerodynamic performance of crosswind kite power systems by Kheiri, Mojtaba, Bourgault, Frédéric, Saberi Nasrabad, Vahid, Victor, Samson

“…This paper generalizes the classical actuator disc theory to the application of crosswind kite power systems. Here, for simplicity, it is assumed that the kite…”
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Coordinated search for a lost target in a Bayesian world by Bourgault, Frédéric, Göktogan, Ali, Furukawa, Tomonari, Durrant-Whyte, Hugh F.

“…This paper describes a decentralized Bayesian approach to the problem of coordinating multiple autonomous sensor platforms searching for a single non-evading…”
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Aerodynamic Performance and Wake Flow of Crosswind Kite Power Systems by Kheiri, Mojtaba, Victor, Samson, Rangriz, Sina, Karakouzian, Mher M., Bourgault, Frederic

“…This paper presents some results from a computational fluid dynamics (CFD) model of a multi-megawatt crosswind kite spinning on a circular path in a straight…”
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Scalable Bayesian human-robot cooperation in mobile sensor networks by Bourgault, F., Chokshi, A., Wang, J., Shah, D., Schoenberg, J., Iyer, R., Cedano, F., Campbell, M.

“…In this paper, scalable collaborative human-robot systems for information gathering applications are approached as a decentralized Bayesian sensor network…”
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The Distributed Flight Array by Oung, Raymond, Bourgault, Frédéric, Donovan, Matthew, D'Andrea, Raffaello

“…This paper introduces the Distributed Flight Array which is being developed at ETH Zurich. This multi-propeller platform consists of autonomous…”
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Towards Probabilistic Operator-Multiple Robot Decision Models by Campbell, M., Bourgault, F., Galster, S., Schneider, D.

“…Coupled operator-multiple vehicle systems are modelled in a unified framework using probabilistic graphs to yield a methodology for analyzing semi-autonomous…”
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Information based adaptive robotic exploration by Bourgault, F., Makarenko, A.A., Williams, S.B., Grocholsky, B., Durrant-Whyte, H.F.

“…Exploration involving mapping and concurrent localization in an unknown environment is a pervasive task in mobile robotics. In general, the accuracy of the…”
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Multi-vehicle Bayesian Search for Multiple Lost Targets by El-Mane Wong, Bourgault, F., Furukawa, T.

“…This paper presents a Bayesian approach to the problem of searching for multiple lost targets in a dynamic environment by a team of autonomous sensor…”
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Decentralized Bayesian negotiation for cooperative search by Bourgault, F., Furukawa, T., Durrant-Whyte, H.F.

“…This paper addresses the problem of coordinating a team of multiple heterogeneous sensing platforms searching for a single lost target. In this approach, the…”
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Process model, constraints, and the coordinated search strategy by Bourgault, F., Furukawa, T., Durrant-Whyte, H.F.

“…This paper deals with the problem of coordinating a team of mobile sensor platforms searching for a single mobile non-evading target. It follows the general…”
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Multiple cooperative unmanned air vehicles engaging multiple targets time-optimally by Furukawa, Tomonari, Bourgault, Frederic, Durrant-Whyte, Hugh F.

“…This article presents a solution to the real-time control of cooperative unmanned air vehicles that engage multiple targets in a time-optimal manner…”
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Recursive Bayesian search-and-tracking using coordinated uavs for lost targets by Furukawa, T., Bourgault, F., Lavis, B., Durrant-Whyte, H.F.

“…This paper presents a coordinated control technique that allows heterogeneous vehicles to autonomously search for and track multiple targets using recursive…”
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An experiment in integrated exploration by Makarenko, A.A., Williams, S.B., Bourgault, F., Durrant-Whyte, H.F.

“…Integrated exploration strategy advocated in this paper refers to a tight coupling between the tasks of localization, mapping, and motion control and the…”
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Dynamic allocation and control of coordinated UAVs to engage multiple targets in a time-optimal manner by Furukawa, T., Bourgault, F., Durrant-Whyte, H.F., Dissanayake, G.

“…This paper presents the real-time control of cooperative unmanned air vehicles (UAV) that dynamically engage multiple targets in a time-optimal manner…”
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