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Luna MaCorresponding AuthorIsaac MsaAuthorFernández-Cortizas MAuthorMolina MAuthorCampoy PAuthor

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August 7, 2023
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Spiral coverage path planning for Multi-UAV photovoltaic panel inspection applications

Publicated to:2023 International Conference On Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Icuas 2023. 679-686 - 2023-01-01 (), DOI: 10.1109/ICUAS57906.2023.10156085

Authors: Luna, MA; Isaac, MSA; Fernandez-Cortizas, M; Santos, C; Ragab, AR; Molina, M; Campoy, P

Affiliations

Faculty of Information Systems and Computer Science - Author
October 6 Univ, Fac Informat Syst & Comp Sci, Dept Network, Giza 12511, Egypt - Author
Univ Alcala UAH, Dept Signal Theory & Commun, Alcala De Henares 28805, Spain - Author
Univ Politecn Madrid UPM CSIC, Comp Vis & Aerial Robot Grp CVAR, Ctr Automat & Robot CAR, Calle Jose Gutierrez Abascal 2, Madrid 28006, Spain - Author
Univ Politecn Madrid, Dept Artificial Intelligence, Madrid 28040, Spain - Author
Universidad de Alcalá - Author
Universidad Politécnica de Madrid - Author
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Abstract

This paper deals with the problem of coverage path planning for multiple UAVs in disjoint regions. For this purpose, a spiral-coverage path planning algorithm is proposed. Additionally, task assignment methods for multi-region inspection with a swarm of UAVs are applied. The centralized system architecture is described, and an adaptive sliding mode controller is designed. Furthermore, we evaluate the performance of the proposed techniques by obtaining numerical results and simulations with the controller. The results show that the spiral pattern optimizes the cost of the mission and improves the task distribution of the mission planning system. Additionally, the performance of the proposed controller is robust to simulated disturbances.

Keywords

swarmsuas applicationsArea coveragePath planningSwarmsUas applications

Quality index

Bibliometric impact. Analysis of the contribution and dissemination channel

From a relative perspective, and based on the normalized impact indicator calculated from the Field Citation Ratio (FCR) of the Dimensions source, it yields a value of: 4.66, which indicates that, compared to works in the same discipline and in the same year of publication, it ranks as a work cited above average. (source consulted: Dimensions Oct 2025)

Specifically, and according to different indexing agencies, this work has accumulated citations as of 2025-10-22, the following number of citations:

  • WoS: 7
  • Scopus: 9
  • Google Scholar: 4

Impact and social visibility

From the perspective of influence or social adoption, and based on metrics associated with mentions and interactions provided by agencies specializing in calculating the so-called "Alternative or Social Metrics," we can highlight as of 2025-10-22:

  • The use of this contribution in bookmarks, code forks, additions to favorite lists for recurrent reading, as well as general views, indicates that someone is using the publication as a basis for their current work. This may be a notable indicator of future more formal and academic citations. This claim is supported by the result of the "Capture" indicator, which yields a total of: 4 (PlumX).

Leadership analysis of institutional authors

This work has been carried out with international collaboration, specifically with researchers from: Egypt.

There is a significant leadership presence as some of the institution’s authors appear as the first or last signer, detailed as follows: First Author (LUNA AGUIRRE, MARCO) and Last Author (CAMPOY CERVERA, PASCUAL).

the author responsible for correspondence tasks has been LUNA AGUIRRE, MARCO.