Optimal path planning using psychological profiling in drone‐assisted missing person search

• Published in: Advanced control for applications Vol. 5; no. 4
• Main Authors: Ewers, Jan‐Hendrik, Anderson, David, Thomson, Douglas
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 01.12.2023
• Subjects: optimization; search and rescue; UAV
• ISSN: 2578-0727; 2578-0727
• DOI: 10.1002/adc2.167

Search and rescue operations are all time‐sensitive and this is especially true when searching for a vulnerable missing person, such as a child or elderly person suffering dementia. Recently, Police Scotland Air Support Unit has begun the deployment of drones to assist in missing person searches wit...