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The 2023 TORUS-LItE campaign simultaneously deployed three uncrewed aircraft into 14 severe thunderstorms while contextualizing the aircraft measurements with remote sensing and ground-based instruments. The rapid formation and evolution of severe storms demanded a data-driven approach to planning and obtaining observations. Launch points and times, flight paths, and coordination between the aircraft was all driven by human and instrument observations in the field. While humans formed a key part of the perception and decision chain in TORUS-LItE, several areas were identified where autonomy could enhance observational effectiveness. The functions performed by humans also identify key capabilities which need to be developed to enable future advanced autonomous observing systems.

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Autonomous Uncrewed Aircraft for Mobile Operations in Severe Weather

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  • 发表日期：

    2026年

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  • John Bird,
  • Eric Frew,
  • Brian Argrow

摘要

The 2023 TORUS-LItE campaign simultaneously deployed three uncrewed aircraft into 14 severe thunderstorms while contextualizing the aircraft measurements with remote sensing and ground-based instruments. The rapid formation and evolution of severe storms demanded a data-driven approach to planning and obtaining observations. Launch points and times, flight paths, and coordination between the aircraft was all driven by human and instrument observations in the field. While humans formed a key part of the perception and decision chain in TORUS-LItE, several areas were identified where autonomy could enhance observational effectiveness. The functions performed by humans also identify key capabilities which need to be developed to enable future advanced autonomous observing systems.