2004 UC Proceedings Abstract
 Implementing GIS in DARPA's Grand Challenge Race Track: Defense and Intelligence Author(s): Ziv Goldenberg This paper presents GIS use in autonomous vehicles navigation. It will cover three main subjects. First, an introduction to DARPA's Grand Challenge Race, the first autonomous vehicle race to be conducted ever; second, the applications of GIS in autonomous vehicles in the defense market; and third, the different concerns that were addressed for one of the vehicles in the race. Specifically covered will be aspects of GIS integration, autonomous path following, mapping input requirements, and approaches to terrain and mobility analysis. Unique problems related to vehicle physical characteristics and performance would also be addressed. Ziv Goldenberg Elbit Systems Ltd. Digital Map Systems Group Advanced Technology Center P.O.Box 539 Haifa 31053 IL Phone: 972-4-8315048 Fax: 972-4-8316016 E-mail: ziv_g@eun.co.il |
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