Runway Inspection by RPAS

Authors

  • Stanislav Absolon Czech Technical University in Prague, Faculty of Transportation Sciences
  • David Hůlek Czech Technical University in Prague, Faculty of Transportation Sciences
  • Hana Trešlová Czech Technical University in Prague, Faculty of Transportation Sciences
  • Martina Skálová Czech Technical University in Prague, Faculty of Transportation Sciences

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14311/MAD.2015.16.04

Keywords:

RPAS, inspection of the airport operating areas, Annex 14, RWY, airport processes, Flir Tau 2, GoPro 4, thermal imaging camera

Abstract

This article discusses the use of the RPAS for the inspection of the airport operating areas. The paper compares the current process of the inspection of the airport operating areas by the airport staff with the possibilities which are offered by the use of the modern technology RPAS. The following text also describes how to inspect airport operating areas by the RPAS, specific technical possibilities and the applicable technical solutions. Furthermore there are variants of piloting the RPAS, comparing usable equipment, equipment for video recording and the possibility of using thermal imaging camera in the article.

Author Biographies

Stanislav Absolon, Czech Technical University in Prague, Faculty of Transportation Sciences

Department of Air Transport

David Hůlek, Czech Technical University in Prague, Faculty of Transportation Sciences

Department of Air Transport

Hana Trešlová, Czech Technical University in Prague, Faculty of Transportation Sciences

Department of Air Transport

Martina Skálová, Czech Technical University in Prague, Faculty of Transportation Sciences

Department of Air Transport

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Published

2015-10-15

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 16 (2015): MAD 16 - October 2015

Section

Review Articles

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