An Autonomous Smart Metering Infrastructure Based on UAV Swarm: Planning and Design
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https://doi.org/10.62760/iteecs.3.4.2024.98Keywords:
Smart City, UAV Swarm, Smart Metering, Self-Organizing Network, Failure RecoveryAbstract
This research paper proposes a novel autonomous smart metering infrastructure based on a swarm of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), or drones. This infrastructure aims to overcome the limitations of traditional smart city applications by leveraging the flexibility, mobility, and scalability of UAV swarms. The proposed system comprises a Data Management Center (DMC) responsible for mission control and data analysis, and a self-organizing network of UAVs capable of autonomously executing pre-defined tasks. The paper details the system's operational framework, including initialization, flight, and data collection phases. Crucially, it addresses potential failure points and introduces novel failure prediction and recovery procedures to ensure system reliability. The paper also proposes specific system messages and communication protocols to facilitate efficient data exchange and coordination within the swarm. Finally, a mathematical evaluation of the system is presented, providing insights into expected latency and throughput for various scenarios. This research contributes to the growing body of knowledge on UAV applications in smart cities, paving the way for safer, more efficient, and resilient urban environments.
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