A Java Based Human Computer Interface For a UAV Decision Support Tool Using Conformal Mapping.
Randy A. Flood · 1999
Abstract : This paper describes the development of the Human Computer Interface (HCI) for a Decision Support System for routing Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). This problem is a multi-vehicle routing problem with time-windows. Because of the unique nature of UAVs, a tool is needed to support dynamic re-routing. We solve the problem in two ways. First, we create a UAV Decision Support Tool (UAV DST) that uses a set of Java software objects to display maps and convert between latitude-longitude coordinates and x-y coordinates. Secondly, this library provides the ability for the user to dynamically reoptimize large UAV routing problems through a simple graphical interface. The library is built on top of a Java implementation of the tabu search algorithm written by O'Rourke (1999). This library provides the basis for future simulation and analysis of the Kenney Battlelab Initiatives by providing the interface to routing decision support and simulation modules.