Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) for use in the detection, localization, and quantification of gas leaks are provided. More specifically the use of an in-situ sensor mounted to a UAS such that the sensor is positioned in a region unaffected by prop wash that is relatively undisturbed by the effects of the propeller(s) and other environmental conditions when in use is described. Additionally, methods of determining the optimal placement of the in-situ sensor on any given UAS are also provided.
Positioning of In-Situ Methane Sensor on a Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) Unmanned Aerial System (UAS)
2018-05-10
Patent
Electronic Resource
English
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|VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle)
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