Task allocation method for multi-loitering units using PSO algorithm

For making multi-loitering units have more ability to complete complex task as attacking multi-target on the ground, the task allocation method for loitering units with small payload is studied based on particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithm. In consideration of two main tasks with different starting modes, two models for task allocation were established separately. One task allocation model was designed for air-drop pattern using basic PSO global optimization algorithm and the other was designed for land launching pattern. The improved PSO integer programming algorithm could be used to solve the calculation problem under launching mode. Simulation results show that the algorithm can satisfy the needs of complex task. Task allocation method is reasonable to fit the requests of multi-loitering units.