Developing UAV-mounted geophysical sensor arrays
Project Number: P1204
Status: Completed
Amira Program Manager: Olga Verezub
Overview:
This study gathered international experts in geophysical instrumentation design and miniaturisation, in addition to UAV professionals, to explore the present and future potential of UAV-borne geophysical surveying. Beyond the use of individual UAVs to carry single geophysical transmitters or sensors, the project considered the potential applications of transmitter and/or sensor arrays being carried by a fleet of drones.
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Benefits from sponsoring this project included:
- Sponsors gained insights to the requirements of future R&D efforts in sensor and operating platforms and are now best placed to take advantage of the UAV revolution which will ultimately increase safety and productivity on mine sites.
- Sponsors are at the forefront of new sensor development and had the ability to steer the direction of the R&D program.
- There is the potential to obtain patent protection of identified concepts from this Amira project.
- Access to the final report outlining the roadmap for the development and implementation of future sensors and platforms.
