PRE2024 1 Group2
Group Members
| Name | Student ID | Department |
|---|---|---|
| Max van Aken | 1859455 | Applied Physics |
| Robert Arnhold | 1847848 | Mechanical Engineering |
| Tim Damen | 1874810 | Applied Physics |
| Ruben Otter | 1810243 | Computer Science |
| Raul Sanchez Flores | 1844512 | Computer Science / Applied Mathematics |
Problem Statement
The goal of this project is to create an easily portable system that can be used as the last line of defense against incoming projectiles.
Objectives
To come up with a solution for our problem we have the following objectives in mind:
- Determine how drones and projectiles can be detected.
- Determine how a drone or projectile can be intercepted and/or redirected.
- Build a prototype of this portable device.
- Build a simulation of the usage of this system.
- Explore and determine ethical implications of the portable device.
- Prove the system’s utility.
Planning
Within we upcoming 8 weeks we will be working on this project. Below are the projects tasks layed out over these 8 weeks and when they will be performed.
| Week | Task |
|---|---|
| 1 | Initial planning and setting up the project. |
| 2 | Literary research. |
| 3 | Create ethical framework. |
| Conduct an interview with an expert to confirm and construct the use cases. | |
| Start constructing prototype, software and simulation concepts. | |
| Determine potential problems. | |
| 4 | Continue constructing prototype, software and simulation. |
| 5 | Finish prototype, software and simulation. |
| 6 | Testing prototype to verify its effectiveness and use cases. |
| Evaluate testing results and make final changes. | |
| 7 | Finish Wiki page. |
| 8 | Create final presentation. |
Users and their Requirements
We currently have two main usages for this project in mind, which are the following:
- Military forces facing threats from drones and projectiles.
- Privately-managed critical infrastructure in areas at risk of drone-based attacks.
The users of the system will require the following:
- Minimal maintenance
- High reliability
- System should not pose additional threat to surrounding
- System must be personally portable
- System should work reliably in dynamic, often extreme, environments
- System should be scalable and interoperable in concept
Literary Research
Autonomous Weapons Systems and International Humanitarian Law: Need for Expansion or Not[1]
A significant challenge with autonomous systems is ensuring compliance with international laws, particularly IHL. The paper delves into how such systems can be designed to adhere to humanitarian law and discusses critical and optional features such as the capacity to identify combatants and non-combatants effectively. This is directly relevant to ensuring our system's utility in operational contexts while adhering to ethical norms.
Artificial Intelligence Applied to Drone Control: A State of the Art[2]
This paper explores the integration of AI in drone systems, focusing on enhancing autonomous behaviors such as navigation, decision-making, and failure prediction. AI techniques like deep learning and reinforcement learning are used to optimize trajectory, improve real-time decision-making, and boost the efficiency of autonomous drones in dynamic environments.
Drone Detection and Defense Systems: Survey and Solutions[3]
This paper provides a comprehensive survey of existing drone detection and defense systems, exploring various sensor modalities like radio frequency (RF), radar, and optical methods. The authors propose a solution called DronEnd, which integrates detection, localization, and annihilation functions using Software-Defined Radio (SDR) platforms. The system highlights real-time identification and jamming capabilities, critical for intercepting drones with minimal collateral effects.
Advances and Challenges in Drone Detection and Classification[4]
This state-of-the-art review highlights the latest advancements in drone detection techniques, covering RF analysis, radar, acoustic, and vision-based systems. It emphasizes the importance of sensor fusion to improve detection accuracy and effectiveness.
Autonomous Defense System with Drone Jamming capabilities[5]
This patent describes a drone defense system comprising at least one jammer and at least one radio detector. The system is designed to send out interference signals that block a drone's communication or GPS signals, causing it to land or return. It also uses a technique where the jammer temporarily interrupts the interference signal to allow the radio detector to receive data and locate the drone's position or intercept its control signals.
Logbook
| Name | Total | Break-down |
|---|---|---|
| Max van Aken | ||
| Robert Arnhold | ||
| Tim Damen | ||
| Ruben Otter | ||
| Raul Sanchez Flores |
References
- ↑ Willy, Enock, Autonomous Weapons Systems and International Humanitarian Law: Need for Expansion or Not (NOVEMBER 16, 2020). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3867978 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3867978
- ↑ Caballero-Martin D, Lopez-Guede JM, Estevez J, Graña M. Artificial Intelligence Applied to Drone Control: A State of the Art. Drones. 2024; 8(7):296. https://doi.org/10.3390/drones8070296
- ↑ Chiper F-L, Martian A, Vladeanu C, Marghescu I, Craciunescu R, Fratu O. Drone Detection and Defense Systems: Survey and a Software-Defined Radio-Based Solution. Sensors. 2022; 22(4):1453. https://doi.org/10.3390/s22041453
- ↑ Seidaliyeva U, Ilipbayeva L, Taissariyeva K, Smailov N, Matson ET. Advances and Challenges in Drone Detection and Classification Techniques: A State-of-the-Art Review. Sensors. 2024; 24(1):125. https://doi.org/10.3390/s24010125
- ↑ Chmielus, T. (2024). Drone defense system (U.S. Patent No. 11,876,611). United States Patent and Trademark Office. https://patentsgazette.uspto.gov/week03/OG/html/1518-3/US11876611-20240116.html