UAV mobile control strategy based on potential field method

In UAV networks, due to the high dynamics of the UAVs themselves and the highly time-varying nature of the environment, the topology of the UAV network changes at a fast rate, so that we need a topology control optimization method to solve the problem. The common wireless topology control methods of power control or relay nodes are not applicable to UAV networks, but the method of controlling the movement of UAVs is more effective. During UAV movement, UAVs are usually affected by factors such as network connectivity and area coverage, and how to find a balance between them is a problem to be considered for topology optimization. To address the above issues, this paper proposes a movement control strategy based on the potential field method so that the UAV network can ensure network connectivity while achieving area coverage. The subsequent simulation results also show that this movement strategy can satisfy the balance between coverage and connectivity.