This work compares the application of Reinforcement Learning (RL) and Swarm Intelligence (SI) based methods for resolving the problem of coordinating multiple High Altitude Platform Stations (HAPS) for communications area coverage. Swarm coordination techniques are essential for developing autonomous capabilities for multiple HAPS/UAS control and management. This paper examines the performance of artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities of RL and SI for autonomous swarm coordination. In this work, it was observed that the RL approach showed superior overall peak user coverage with unpredictable coverage dips; while the SI based approach demonstrated lower coverage peaks but better coverage stability and faster convergence rates.


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    Title :

    Comparative Study for Coordinating Multiple Unmanned HAPS for Communications Area Coverage




    Publication date :

    2019-06-01


    Size :

    2587406 byte





    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English



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