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Unmanned Aircraft Systems Impact on Operational Efficiency and Connectivity

项目名称：	Unmanned Aircraft Systems Impact on Operational Efficiency and Connectivity
摘要：	Description: The overarching goal of this research project is to help launch an effective unmanned aircraft system (UAS) program at the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT). The research team has already assisted with the development of the SCDOT UAS Policy Statement, and shadowed a bridge inspection team in SCDOT�s District Seven. The team will be providing logistical information to SCDOT about how other state DOTs have set up their programs. It will also conducted experiments testing a state-of-the-practice UAS in collaboration with a SCDOT bridge inspection team. The experiments will evaluate how a UAS can reduce bridge inspection time and cost by providing additional tools to inspectors. This will reduce the cost of design with more current as-built/as-is documentation, and ultimately make our infrastructure safer and better prepared for natural disasters. Intellectual Merit: This study will help enable a UAS to provide real-time infrastructure assessment in a fraction of the time it takes using traditional methods during natural disasters. Broader Impacts: This project will help increase connectivity for field-to-office information flow, improving the safety of our bridge infrastructure and reducing the cost of maintaining it. Technology Transfer Plan: This project will be jointly funded by the SCDOT, ensuring an immediate transfer of technology for field application. The findings will be documented in a report submitted to the SCDOT as well as articles submitted for publication in peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings.
状态：	Completed
资金：	$120743
资助组织：	South Carolina Department of Transportation
管理组织：	Clemson University
执行机构：	Benedict College
主要研究人员：	Comert, Gurcan
开始时间：	20181201
预计完成日期：	20191231
实际结束时间：	0