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Stage | Enabling 5G based UAV/drone operations

Posted 24 Mar 2024
Work experience
0 to 1 years
Full-time / part-time
Full-time
Job function
Degree level
Required languages
English (Fluent)
Dutch (Fluent)

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About this position

Ever increasing capabilities of Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) can be helpful in numerous applications. The goal of the internship is to implement command and control of UAVs using 5G communication links. This proof of concept aims to assess how 5G controlled UAVs could be used for remote operations. Real life validation will be performed in Unmanned Valley field lab.

What will be your role?

Liquid Bulk Cargo accounts for approximately 30% of the total maritime cargo shipping. Crude oil, petrol, liquified natural gas, fruit juices, vegetable oil are examples of liquid bulk cargo. An important part of the liquid transport is liquid bulk cargo sampling - a process in which quality/status of the liquid is tested and verified and is important for organization of loading and unloading, timely preparation of industrial assets/processes, identification of possible contamination/quality degradation. Liquid sampling is performed on various locations either on land or off-shore e.g., in a tanker ship. At present, the sampling is performed manually by liquid bulk surveyors. A possible way to simplify the sampling process would be to involve Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) i.e., drones. Drones could fly to the point where sampling needs to be performed, collect the samples and return them to the laboratory. This approach results in reduced costs and improve efficiency. In such case existence of a reliable communication system is essential to support droning operations. The goal of this project is to make use of 5G system to facilitate flight command and control as well as data (e.g. video content) transfer.

Being supported by the mentor and experienced TNO researchers - the intern will conduct the following activities:

  • Theoretical study on 5G system and its capabilities e.g., data rates, coverage, latency. Special focus will be on identification of 5G features that are relevant for the UAV based liquid bulk sampling.
  • Definition of a 5G based solution that facilitates 5G based UAV operation.
  • Implementation of the selected solution on TNO 5G experimental platform. This would account for activities such as configuration or programming of various network nodes e.g., 5G modem, 5G radio access and core network. In this process existing open-source or TNO implementations could be re-used and adapted where needed.
  • Validation of the implantation using UAV in the Unmanned Valley field lab https://unmannedvalley.nl/en/.

What we expect from you

  • Interest in 5G mobile communication networks (HTS or TU students are encouraged to apply)
  • Affinity with hands-on implementation is essential for conducting this internship
  • Good programming skills
  • Good command of English both written and spoken

What you'll get in return

You want to work on the precursor of your career; a work placement gives you an opportunity to take a good look at your prospective future employer. TNO goes a step further. It’s not just looking that interests us; you and your knowledge are essential to our innovation. That’s why we attach a great deal of value to your personal and professional development. You will, of course, be properly supervised during your work placement and be given the scope for you to get the best out of yourself. Naturally, we provide suitable work placement compensation.

Innovation with purpose: that is what TNO stands for. We develop knowledge not for its own sake, but for practical application. TNO connects people and knowledge to create innovations that boost the competitive strength of industry and the well-being of society in a sustainable way.

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