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Joseph KlangGeography Capstone
Seminar 401
April 13, 2015
Terrain Analysis Used To Aid in Search and Rescue Missions in Texas
How can terrain analysis aid in the use of unmanned aerial systems(UAS) for search and rescue purposes?Human-Environment tradition of Geography
Research Question
A initial probable search area for a UAS to gather imagery
Desired Results
Develop a Hindrance Index to measure difficulty of travel
Perform the path distance tool to determine difficulty of terrain
Perform the cost path tool to develop a probable route
Objectives
Project Description
RPFlight SystemsMr. Gene RobinsonSpecialize in using UAS to
aid in search and rescue processes
UAS have revolutionized the search and rescue processLarge areas covered in less
timeSearch areas not accessible
by ground teams
Lack a predictability modelFactoring in terrain of the
environment
Project Background
Hindrance Model
Results still to come
Search Area
Path Distance Results
Path Distance Results
Path Distance Results
Path Distance Results
Least-Cost Path Results
Least-Cost Path Results
Factoring in terrain can be hugely beneficial
Incorporating GIS increases efficiency
Develop accurate initial probable search areas
Conclusion
Questions & Discussion