Abstract
Aim: The aim of the paper is to present the concept of technical solutions for contamination reconnaissance based on pilotless devices.
Introduction: Nowadays, contamination detection in contaminated zones is mostly performed by foot patrols, which are equipped with devices and follow specific procedures. They need appropriate personal protective equipment as well as decontamination devices2. The main factors which can directly or indirectly cause the release of hazardous materials and lead to the contamination at the territory of the Republic of Poland (RP) are military actions, disasters, plant failures as well as terrorism. The National Security Strategy of the Republic of Poland [1], convergent with the European Security Strategy [2], lists the following among the main threats for Poland’s security in the second half of the 21st century: terrorism, proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, organized crime, industrial failures, natural tragedies and disasters. One of the reasons why these threats are present in this list is the possibility of their leading, directly or indirectly, to the chemical, biological and radioactive contamination of people and environment. Nowadays, contamination detection should be performed automatically, at large distances, if possible without the involvement of people, e.g. such as in the contamination detection systems of the US Armed Forces. In the Armed Forces of the Republic of Poland, the contamination detection system is based on procedures and technical equipment dating back to the 1950s. One practical solution to this problem is the application of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV). In this article, the main focus is on the technical solutions incorporating mini-UAVs.
Conclusions: directly or indirectly cause the release of hazardous materials and lead to the contamination at the territory of the Republic of Poland (RP) are military actions, disasters, plant failures as well as terrorism. The National Security Strategy of the Republic of Poland [1], convergent with the European Security Strategy [2], lists the following among the main threats for Poland’s security in the second half of the 21st century: terrorism, proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, organized crime, industrial failures, natural tragedies and disasters. One of the reasons why these threats are present in this list is the possibility of their leading, directly or indirectly, to the chemical, biological and radioactive contamination of people and environment. Nowadays, contamination detection should be performed automatically, at large distances, if possible without the involvement of people, e.g. such as in the contamination detection systems of the US Armed Forces. In the Armed Forces of the Republic of Poland, the contamination detection system is based on procedures and technical equipment dating back to the 1950s. One practical solution to this problem is the application of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV). In this article, the main focus is on the technical solutions incorporating mini-UAVs.
Keywords: contamination reconnaissance, unmanned aircraft
Type of article: review article