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Assessment of Parcel Delivery Systems Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

项目名称：	Assessment of Parcel Delivery Systems Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
摘要：	Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are enabling innovative multimodal freight delivery strategies, in addition to collecting traffic data in the process of delivery. As examples, Amazon and Google have recently taken explored systems for drone-based parcel delivery, including delivery approaches where UAVs function independently of ground vehicle delivery trucks, and approaches using UAV in combination with moving vehicles, where the vehicle deploys the UAV to deliver certain parcels while it traverses the network delivering other parcels. The aim of this research is to evaluate alternative delivery systems, considering varying demand levels and UAV capabilities. In addition, the research team will assess the value of traffic information that could be obtained from using a UAV. A UAV equipped with a camera can measure the density of roads it observes using image processing techniques. This information could then be incorporated into traffic models to predict traffic conditions within the network, information which can improve both routing of delivery vehicles or be transmitted to the general public.
状态：	Completed
资金：	97419
资助组织：	Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology
管理组织：	University of North Carolina, Charlotte
项目负责人：	Fan, Wei (David)
执行机构：	University of Texas at Austin
主要研究人员：	Boyles, Stephen
开始时间：	20171001
预计完成日期：	20190930
实际结束时间：	20190930