Three-Dimensional Flight Conflict Detection and Resolution Based on Particle Swarm Optimization

This paper presents a conflict detection and resolution method based on a velocity obstacle method for flight conflicts in a three-dimensional space. With the location and speed information of the two aircraft, the optimal relief strategy is obtained using particle swarm optimization. Aiming at the...

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Main Authors: Weijun Pan, Liru Qin, Qinyue He, Yuanjing Huang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-08-01
Series:Aerospace
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2226-4310/10/9/740
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author Weijun Pan
Liru Qin
Qinyue He
Yuanjing Huang
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Yuanjing Huang
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description This paper presents a conflict detection and resolution method based on a velocity obstacle method for flight conflicts in a three-dimensional space. With the location and speed information of the two aircraft, the optimal relief strategy is obtained using particle swarm optimization. Aiming at the problem of excessive computational complexity in solving flight conflicts in a three-dimensional space with a cylindrical flight protection zone, an improved method for narrowing the search range is proposed to achieve a rapid solution by simplifying the complicated three-dimensional problem into a two-dimensional problem. The generality and flexibility of the method is effectively verified through simulations in flight conflict scenarios which almost cover all common situations. The experimental results show that the method can accurately determine the conflict time and generate the optimal relief strategy for different scenarios. The improved method of optimizing-search-range can significantly improve the computational efficiency, taking about 0.4 s to find the optimal solution, which can be used in real-time conflict resolution. The study provides a new solution for the flight conflict resolution problem.
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spelling doaj.art-85f77e2905904a668d0608b62b36cbee2023-11-19T09:04:13ZengMDPI AGAerospace2226-43102023-08-0110974010.3390/aerospace10090740Three-Dimensional Flight Conflict Detection and Resolution Based on Particle Swarm OptimizationWeijun Pan0Liru Qin1Qinyue He2Yuanjing Huang3College of Air Traffic Management, Civil Aviation Flight University of China, Guanghan 618307, ChinaCollege of Air Traffic Management, Civil Aviation Flight University of China, Guanghan 618307, ChinaCollege of Air Traffic Management, Civil Aviation Flight University of China, Guanghan 618307, ChinaCollege of Air Traffic Management, Civil Aviation Flight University of China, Guanghan 618307, ChinaThis paper presents a conflict detection and resolution method based on a velocity obstacle method for flight conflicts in a three-dimensional space. With the location and speed information of the two aircraft, the optimal relief strategy is obtained using particle swarm optimization. Aiming at the problem of excessive computational complexity in solving flight conflicts in a three-dimensional space with a cylindrical flight protection zone, an improved method for narrowing the search range is proposed to achieve a rapid solution by simplifying the complicated three-dimensional problem into a two-dimensional problem. The generality and flexibility of the method is effectively verified through simulations in flight conflict scenarios which almost cover all common situations. The experimental results show that the method can accurately determine the conflict time and generate the optimal relief strategy for different scenarios. The improved method of optimizing-search-range can significantly improve the computational efficiency, taking about 0.4 s to find the optimal solution, which can be used in real-time conflict resolution. The study provides a new solution for the flight conflict resolution problem.https://www.mdpi.com/2226-4310/10/9/740conflict detectionconflict resolutionvelocity obstacle methodparticle swarm optimizationgeometric optimization algorithm
spellingShingle Weijun Pan
Liru Qin
Qinyue He
Yuanjing Huang
Three-Dimensional Flight Conflict Detection and Resolution Based on Particle Swarm Optimization
Aerospace
conflict detection
conflict resolution
velocity obstacle method
particle swarm optimization
geometric optimization algorithm
title Three-Dimensional Flight Conflict Detection and Resolution Based on Particle Swarm Optimization
title_full Three-Dimensional Flight Conflict Detection and Resolution Based on Particle Swarm Optimization
title_fullStr Three-Dimensional Flight Conflict Detection and Resolution Based on Particle Swarm Optimization
title_full_unstemmed Three-Dimensional Flight Conflict Detection and Resolution Based on Particle Swarm Optimization
title_short Three-Dimensional Flight Conflict Detection and Resolution Based on Particle Swarm Optimization
title_sort three dimensional flight conflict detection and resolution based on particle swarm optimization
topic conflict detection
conflict resolution
velocity obstacle method
particle swarm optimization
geometric optimization algorithm
url https://www.mdpi.com/2226-4310/10/9/740
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