Optimization of the Route Determination Process for the Purposes of Military Terrain Passability
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https://doi.org/10.3849/aimt.01865Keywords:
generalization, terrain passability, routing, microrelief, digital elevation modelAbstract
This paper presents a methodology for automated route determination in roadless terrains, optimizing it via digital elevation model (DEM) generalization, which forms the basis for route generation. Determining routes is a crucial aspect of planning and executing military or crisis management operations. The automated process employs high-resolution DEM and vehicle tractive parameters to determine routes in real-time, enabling generation of passability maps in unexplored areas. DEM generalization, based on local slope variations, expedites processing by reducing elevation points. Validated through research, this approach achieves a significant time reduction (approximately three times) while preserving route accuracy. User-adjustable parameters enhance the versatility of the algorithms for military and crisis management planning operations.
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