MEW

In the past decade, drones have been used for challenging tasks such as inspection and maintenance. However, their susceptibility to unpredictable wind forces hinders their widespread adoption. With the support of Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions programme, the MEW project seeks to integrate acoustic wind sensors into a sophisticated and mathematically robust estimation framework. Pieter van Goor is implementing MEW at the Universtiy of Twente under supervision of Antonio Franchi. The goal of the project is to develop novel algorithms for accurately estimating wind forces. Real-world testing will facilitate the creation of software implementations poised for adoption by industry. The project’s outcomes will pave the way for new applications of multirotor technology and innovative approaches to wind dynamics estimation. Ultimately, the MEW project seeks to contribute to both the safety and usability of drones under wind disturbances, and particularly seeks to enable the wider use of drones for tasks that are dangerous or inpractical for humans across a range of industries including film, industrial inspection, mining, infrastructure monitoring, agricultural inspection, and delivery.

If you would like to know more about the project or collaborate or work with Pieter, please contact him via email at p.c.h.vangoor@utwente.nl

Funded under: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA), Grant agreement ID: 101154194