The invention relates to a method and apparatus for coordinating a plurality of vehicles, possibly aircraft, to accomplish a predefined goal, said goal being split into one or more tasks. The method comprises defining a lead command vehicle C from the plurality of vehicles (102, 104), storing the capabilities of each vehicle in one or more of the vehicles (102, 104), receiving a goal to be accomplished at the command vehicle C, the command vehicle C allocating said tasks to one or more of the vehicles (102, 104) and the command vehicle C sending to the plurality of vehicles (102, 104) the task specification(s) allocated to that vehicle. There may also be validation step once a goal has been received, to check whether the plurality of vehicles (102, 104) are capable of completing the goal. A bidding system may also be used to aid in the allocation of tasks, comprising giving each vehicle a bid value indicative of its capability to perform a certain task. The allocation may therefore take place based on said bid value.
System and method for coordination among a plurality of vehicles
2017-01-25
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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