**4. Opposite force**

The basic factor in the use of the autonomous vehicle will be the possibility of a conflict with the enemy. This factor is based on all other factors and, in particular, on autonomous vehicle technology. In the case of a high probability of a conflict with the enemy it will put demands on the protection of the autonomous vehicle,

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force (enemy).

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which also affects its navigation on the battlefield.

• audio concealment of the enemy movement,

• opportunity to observe and conduct fire,

• way of recognizing the enemy,

• possibilities of camouflage,

and other desert or arctic environment.

the type of autonomous vehicle.

**5.1 Geographical factors**

• start and firing time,

battlefield,

**5. Environment**

• thermal confidentiality of movement before the enemy,

• selection of an effective weapon system to destroy the enemy,

• setting elements for shooting to effectively destroy the enemy,

• the possibility of protection by using space-saving,

• ability to move at night and under reduced visibility.

• ability to overcome obstacles (see below),

• vulnerability to air strikes and other enemy means,

weapon system, observation systems and autonomous vehicle cloaking. The

enemy's factor will further affect the mobility and speed of the autonomous vehicle,

Factors affecting autonomous vehicle movement within conflict with the enemy:

• the ability and speed of capturing advantageous lines or firing positions on the

Last but not least, the type of autonomous vehicle will influence the intent to use in a specific environment in which the autonomous vehicle fulfills and performs the desired activity. Completely different requirements for autonomous vehicle design, parameters and technology will have an urbanized, hilly and wooded environment

The limitations set out help us to specify what type of autonomous vehicle is best for our purposes in order to efficiently use and meet the desired goals of the operation. The following list of factors applies without limitation to all autonomous vehicles. Which factor and level of its impact on the move depends on the choice of

One of the basic groups of factors influencing autonomous vehicle movement are factors of a geographical nature. Area of operation will fundamentally affect the process of planning and executing autonomous vehicle moves. Combined with another factor such as weather, these factors are no less important as an opposite
