A Study on Estimation of Wind Speed and Direction for Flying Robots using Multiple Small Flow Sensors

Abstract

Seabirds effectively use winds to gain airspeed and generate large lift force. It also saves energy and extends flight distance by gliding flight. In this research, aiming at the realization of a flying robot that enables long-distance and long-time flight, we measured the air volume in multiple directions using multiple small flow sensors and tried to estimate the surrounding wind speed and direction from the data.