Development of a helium gas balloon flying system for aerial photographing and observation

Elie N. Mambou, Gabriel M. Yamga, J. Meyer, H. C. Ferreira

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Abstract

This paper describes the implementation of a helium gas balloon flying system equipped with a camera and tracking subsystem for aerial photography. This is partially the results of a successful project conducted in November 2012 by a group of electrical and electronic students from the University of Johannesburg. The goal of this project was to take aerial pictures at the highest possible altitude above the sea level from the flying system while tracking its position in real-time. The solution proposed was based on a low cost unmanned system for a reliable and optimal aerial observation and tracking, suitable for start-ups companies or research groups.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of 2016 8th IEEE International Conference on Communication Software and Networks, ICCSN 2016
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages681-685
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9781509017805
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 7 Oct 2016
Event8th IEEE International Conference on Communication Software and Networks, ICCSN 2016 - Beijing, China
Duration: 4 Jun 20166 Jun 2016

Publication series

NameProceedings of 2016 8th IEEE International Conference on Communication Software and Networks, ICCSN 2016

Conference

Conference8th IEEE International Conference on Communication Software and Networks, ICCSN 2016
Country/TerritoryChina
CityBeijing
Period4/06/166/06/16

Keywords

  • aerial observation
  • flying height
  • flying payload
  • Helium gas balloon
  • tracking subsystem

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Computer Networks and Communications
  • Signal Processing
  • Software

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