Development of Technology for Remote Location of Unknown Underground Cavities and Deep-Seated Rockslides by Unmanned Air Systems (UAS)

Abstract

This work aims to create new scientific knowledge by developing new innovative technology for remote detection of unknown underground cavities and deep-seated rockslides. To achieve the goal, we intend to develop new innovative technology for remote localization of unknown underground cavities and deep-seated rockslides using a thermal camera mounted on a unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). Technology is a defined sequence of operations and procedures under optimal conditions, varying within certain allowable limits, resulting in obtaining a particular result or product that meets certain requirements. Therefore, the development of new technology involves determining the allowable limits of deviation of the optimal conditions of operations and procedures for producing a good result that meets the established requirements. The development of new technology also involves determining the limits of its applicability under different external conditions. This paper includes determination of the allowable limits and the limits of applicability of the new technology being developed. Until now, no technology has been developed for remote detection of unknown underground cavities or deep-seated rockslides. The goal of this work is the development of such innovative technology with numerous applications in construction, environmental studies and protection, security, defence and infrastructure.