UAV Path Planning Using a State Transition Simulated Annealing Algorithm Based on Integrated Destruction Operators and Backward Learning Strategies

This study introduces a state transition simulated annealing algorithm that incorporates integrated destruction operators and backward learning strategies (DRSTASA) to address complex challenges in UAV path planning within multidimensional environments. UAV path planning is a critical optimization p...

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Main Authors: Jianping Liu, Xiaoxia Han, Fengyi Liu, Jinde Wu, Wenjie Zhang
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Published: MDPI AG 2025-05-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/15/11/6064
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description This study introduces a state transition simulated annealing algorithm that incorporates integrated destruction operators and backward learning strategies (DRSTASA) to address complex challenges in UAV path planning within multidimensional environments. UAV path planning is a critical optimization problem that requires smooth flight paths, obstacle avoidance, moderate angle changes, and minimized flight distance to conserve fuel and reduce travel time. Traditional algorithms often become trapped in local optima, preventing them from finding globally optimal solutions. DRSTASA improves global search capabilities by initializing the population with Latin hypercube sampling, combined with destruction operators and backward learning strategies. Testing on 23 benchmark functions demonstrates that the algorithm outperforms both traditional and advanced metaheuristic algorithms in solving single and multimodal problems. Furthermore, in eight engineering design optimization scenarios, DRSTASA exhibits superior performance compared to the STASA and SNS algorithms, highlighting the significant advantages of this method. DRSTASA is also successfully applied to UAV path planning, identifying optimal paths and proving the practical value of the algorithm.
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spelling doaj-art-e6d8d40b91194dcdace35dd3d0413e0a2025-08-20T02:33:01ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172025-05-011511606410.3390/app15116064UAV Path Planning Using a State Transition Simulated Annealing Algorithm Based on Integrated Destruction Operators and Backward Learning StrategiesJianping Liu0Xiaoxia Han1Fengyi Liu2Jinde Wu3Wenjie Zhang4School of Electrical and Power Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan 030024, ChinaSchool of Electrical and Power Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan 030024, ChinaSchool of Electrical and Power Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan 030024, ChinaSchool of Electrical and Power Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan 030024, ChinaSchool of Electrical and Power Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan 030024, ChinaThis study introduces a state transition simulated annealing algorithm that incorporates integrated destruction operators and backward learning strategies (DRSTASA) to address complex challenges in UAV path planning within multidimensional environments. UAV path planning is a critical optimization problem that requires smooth flight paths, obstacle avoidance, moderate angle changes, and minimized flight distance to conserve fuel and reduce travel time. Traditional algorithms often become trapped in local optima, preventing them from finding globally optimal solutions. DRSTASA improves global search capabilities by initializing the population with Latin hypercube sampling, combined with destruction operators and backward learning strategies. Testing on 23 benchmark functions demonstrates that the algorithm outperforms both traditional and advanced metaheuristic algorithms in solving single and multimodal problems. Furthermore, in eight engineering design optimization scenarios, DRSTASA exhibits superior performance compared to the STASA and SNS algorithms, highlighting the significant advantages of this method. DRSTASA is also successfully applied to UAV path planning, identifying optimal paths and proving the practical value of the algorithm.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/15/11/6064STASAdestruction operatorsbackward learning strategiesUAV path planning
spellingShingle Jianping Liu
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UAV Path Planning Using a State Transition Simulated Annealing Algorithm Based on Integrated Destruction Operators and Backward Learning Strategies
Applied Sciences
STASA
destruction operators
backward learning strategies
UAV path planning
title UAV Path Planning Using a State Transition Simulated Annealing Algorithm Based on Integrated Destruction Operators and Backward Learning Strategies
title_full UAV Path Planning Using a State Transition Simulated Annealing Algorithm Based on Integrated Destruction Operators and Backward Learning Strategies
title_fullStr UAV Path Planning Using a State Transition Simulated Annealing Algorithm Based on Integrated Destruction Operators and Backward Learning Strategies
title_full_unstemmed UAV Path Planning Using a State Transition Simulated Annealing Algorithm Based on Integrated Destruction Operators and Backward Learning Strategies
title_short UAV Path Planning Using a State Transition Simulated Annealing Algorithm Based on Integrated Destruction Operators and Backward Learning Strategies
title_sort uav path planning using a state transition simulated annealing algorithm based on integrated destruction operators and backward learning strategies
topic STASA
destruction operators
backward learning strategies
UAV path planning
url https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/15/11/6064
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