Modeling and analysis of UAV charging scheduling in fixed/mobile charging station systems

Sining Zhang, Zeyu Guo, Ruixu Hu, Jiahe Wang, Wenying Xu

Abstract: This paper proposes two novel mathematical models for optimizing the charging schedules of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) within systems featuring either fixed or mobile charging stations. The primary objective is to minimize the total charging time for all UAVs. Initially, the fixed charging station system is modeled, followed by a comparison of four different algorithms. Subsequently, the model is extended to consider a mobile charging station system, where the station can relocate as necessary. In this scenario, an algorithm is proposed to optimize the charging station’s position to enhance charging efficiency. Finally, a numerical example is presented to compare the performance of different algorithms in both fixed and mobile charging station systems. The simulation results demonstrate that the proposed algorithm effectively improves charging efficiency by strategically positioning the charging station.

Submission Number: 178