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UAV Seminar Series
Using Commercial Software for Mission Planning & Operations
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Introductions
Matt Halferty – Director, Asia Pacific
– US Army Officer - West Point
Jim Head – Partner Manager, Asia Pacific
– Masters Degree Strategic Studies – RSIS Singapore
Nate McBee – Aerospace Systems Engineer, Asia Pacific
– Masters Aerospace Engineering - Univ. of Tennessee
Dan Honaker – Aerospace Systems Engineer, Asia Pacific
– Masters Aerospace Engineering - Univ. of Colorado
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Agenda
Introductions
Intro to STK – Product Overview
– Software Demonstrations
Aircraft Test and Evaluation – Model Based Engineering
– Software Demonstrations
Break (~15 Min)
Acquisition Engineering – Cost Management
– Automated Trade Study Tools
Mission Planning & Ops – Custom Applications
– Post Mission Analysis
– Imagery Exploitation
Q&A Wrap Up
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Analytical Graphics, Inc. (USA): a global aerospace standard – 45,000+ global software installs – 700+ user organizations worldwide
Provider of COTS software since 1989
– Space mission design & engineering – Satellite operations – Space situational awareness
Validated astrodynamics, 16 patents, 75+ developers
AGI Global Overview
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AGI Software Building Blocks
Spatial mechanics engine
– Precision mapping of time and
space
Advanced vehicle motion
– Advanced satellite propagation
Payload and environment modeling
– Configure sensors, communications, terrain, buildings, atmosphere
Analysis tools
– Analyze the relationships of objects over time
– Evaluate quantitative and qualitative measures
Display
– Visualize complex system mechanics in dynamic 3D
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• COTS software for space,
defense, and intelligence
• Model your system
• Analyze your mission
• Convey your results
Systems Tool Kit Summary
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AGI Analysis Solutions
Desktop applications Stand-alone or integrated:
Software components Modular capability libraries: – Enterprise integration
– Thin clients
– Servers
– Web Services
– System and mission design
– Analysis
– Simulation
– Operations
Application engine Mission-specific applications and work flows
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Serve
In Support of the Enterprise…
STK is a toolset for…
– Engineers, mission analysts, operators and decision makers
And workgroups that…
– Design, engineer, and operate mission systems Across programs/platforms/departments/agencies
Integrated, served or stand alone
Integrate
Share
Convey
Deploy
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STK For UAV Systems Design
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Current Problems
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Wouldn’t It Be Great If…
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Create Systems Models
Aircraft Model
Environment
Model
Communications
Model
• Improper planning reduces reliability
and availability
• Up to 30% of all failed UAS missions
are due to comms failure
• Dynamic problem with many
variables
• Different communications systems
expose different problems
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Evaluating mission success
• As UAS numbers increase they need
to be easier to operate
• Models need to be flexible and
validated
• Need to be able to convey complex
concepts easily
• A single route is not the best result
Sensor Model Aircraft Model
Environment
Model
Communications
Model
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Creating a complete representation
Sensor Model Aircraft Model
Environment
Model
Communications
Model
Navigation
Model
Threat Model
Acoustic Model Radar Model Line of Sight Airspace Geometry
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Planning an ISR mission
Sensor Model
Aircraft Model
Environment
Model
Communications
Model
Acoustic Model
Automation
• Incorporate layers that represent
mission effectiveness
• Display results in a format already
familiar
• Allow for flexibility in mission plan for
tactical
• Apply automation to suggest mission
plans
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Executing an ISR mission
Sensor Model Aircraft Model
Environment
Model
Communications
Model
• Add models into mission to aid in
operations
• Allow operators to focus on mission
• Enhance mission situational
awareness
• Evaluate mission success
Threat Model
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How do we do this?
Aircraft Model
Sensor Model
Airspace Geometry
Line of Sight Radar Model Environment Model Threat Model
Navigation Model
Acoustic Model
Communications
Model
Automation
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Aircraft Mission Modeler
Performance Driven Models
3D Edit Flight Paths on the Fly
Common Procedure Library
Holding Patterns
Takeoff/Landing & VTOL/Hover
Fuel Management
Aircraft Model
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System Design – Sensors
What can your systems see?
– Dynamic environment
– Number/type of platforms
– Number/type of sensors
– Target constraints
Terrain
RCS
Complex detection
– Visual
– IR (GSD)
– RF
– Search/Track Radar
– Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR)
– GMTI (flexible constraints)
Use the right sensor for the mission
Sensor Model
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Imperfect RF Enviroment Analysis
Terrain blockage
Rain, clouds, fog
Gaseous absorption
Foliage / Urban
Custom loss plug-ins
Receiver Transmitter
Vertical Plane
Path
2 Slant Plane
Paths
Environment Model
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What is my Comm Environment?
– Modelling Comm Effects
– Specify the RF environment model
Number of Nodes
– Transmitters / receivers
– Multi-hop links
Predicting the link quality
– Detailed emitter patterns, modulators, spectral
filters, etc.
– Link budget (BER, Eb/No, C/N, etc.)
– Interference / jamming
– Link performance over large areas
Evaluate Alternate Asset Usage
System Design- Communications
Communications Model
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Radar Modeling
Pulsed & Continuous Wave
SAR
Filters
Gaseous absorption
Polarization
Custom Antennas
Radar Cross Section
Sun Noise
Earth Noise
Rain Loss and Noise
Troposphere Loss and Noise
Desired Signal
Polarization
Radar Model
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How Are These Models Available?
Desktop Application Development Kits
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STK Advanced Demonstration
ADVANCED Modeling Capabilities
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Sensor Models Model sensor geometry & pointing
Comms & Radar Models Model RF propagation & interference
Environment Models Model terrain, atmosphere & space
Vehicle Motion Models Model vehicle position and attitude
Models
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Calculate system performance Measure against mission objectives
Explore trade space Analyze system design
Evaluate system relationships Measure system impact
Simulate mission Analyze system behavior in theater
Simulate
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3D object representations Position, orientation & articulation
Analyze results Graphs, reports, images & videos
Mission environment Terrain & imagery
2D and 3D visualization Vehicles, routes, sensors & analysis
Analyze
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Customize Your Interface!!
Sensor Boresight
View Window
Aircraft Gauges
User Interface Plugins & External Integration Options
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STK Aircraft Test & Evaluation
Detailed Systems Modeling
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STK for Model Based Systems Engineering
Aircraft Model
Sensor Model
Communications
Model
Systems architecture
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Model Complete Systems
Aircraft Model
Sensor Model
Communications
Model
End-to-end system design
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Quick turn post
flight analysis
Test event monitored in
real time
Automated
Documentation
Schedule
optimized using
new timelines
Test event simulated in
STK Test schedule
generated in Core
Example: Test and Evaluation
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Example Case Study : Mojave Flight Test
Issue
Loss Of Signal During Aircraft Ground Taxi to End of Runway
Loss of Signal at Northeast Part of Flightpath; Particularly in the Turn and At Max Altitude of 50Kft
Fixes
Moved Receive Antenna Location On Building Roof – Fixed Taxi Issue
Adding Low Noise Amplifier to the Receive Antenna Produced Much Improved Signal at Northeast Part of Flightpath
Narrowed Bandwidth on Receiver to Improve Signal-to-Noise Ratio
Downlink Communication Issues
S-Band Blade Antenna Location
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What System Do I Use?!
Antenna Considerations
– Which Antenna to use?
Antenna Data
– Manufacturer Data
– Test Chamber Data
– General Assumptions
Communications
Model
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What System Do I Use?!
Antenna Considerations
– Which Antenna to use?
Antenna Data
– Manufacturer Data
– Test Chamber Data
– General Assumptions
Model it in STK!!!!
Communications
Model
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What Else Can I Model?
Flight Path – Aircraft Mission Modeler
– External Ephemeris
– 3D Aircraft Model
Antenna – Manufacturer Data
– Built in Models
– Plugin Models
RF Environment – Propagation Loss Models
– Weather
– Terrain
– Custom Plugins
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STK Test/Evaluation Demonstration
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Demonstration - Aircraft RF Jamming
Flight Path – Aircraft Mission Modeler
– External Ephemeris
– 3D Aircraft Model
Antenna – Manufacturer Data
– Built in Models
– Plugin Models
RF Environment – Propagation Loss Models
– Terrain
– Custom Plugins
RF Jamming
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Break
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Acquisition Engineering
Systems Modeling & Trade Studies
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Trade-study/AOA Applications
Acquisition
– Performance versus cost trades
Engineering design
– Performance versus measures of effectiveness
Test and Evaluation (T&E)
– Test design / test point density optimization
Mission planning
– Maximize effectiveness / minimize risk
Decision support
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STK/Analyzer & Model Center
Perform trade studies on STK scenarios
Vary one or many STK parameters and study resulting effects
Automate complex trade studies
Monte Carlo probabilistic analysis
Optimizer Extension finds best solution
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STK/Analyzer Demonstration
UAV Surveillance along NK/SK Border
Xmit/Rcvr System Selected
Where to Position Comm Tower?
PROBLEM:
APPROACH:
Use Analyzer to Vary Tower Position (Lat/Lon)
Analyze Max C/N Ratio (Max C/N Along Aircraft Route)
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STK Analyzer Demonstration
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ModelCenter
TruePlanning
STK
What is ModelCenter?
Rhapsody
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ModelCenter Interface
Component Tree Displays variables
Analysis View Displays wrapped models as boxes
Link Editor View Displays links between
components
Server Browser Displays components wrapped on Analysis
Servers
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ModelCenter Outputs
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ModelCenter Off the Shelf Plug-ins
Product Design • Given design parameters, predicts
performance characteristics:
• How much will it weigh? • How high can it fly? • What will it cost?
• Useful for designing hardware • Wrap your code or use plugins:
System/Mission Simulation • Given performance characteristics,
predicts how a system will react to
various stimulus over time: • Hit rate? • Access times? • Throughput?
• Useful for designing systems • Wrap your code or use plugins:
SolidWorks
• STK
•Extend
• Vensim
• Aceit
• Arena
• Flames
• Magic Draw
• OpNet
• ProModel
• Rhapsody
• ANSYS
• LS-DYNA
• Price
• Seer
• CAD
• Matlab
• Mathcad
• Excel
•Fluent
•Nastran
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STK Model Center Demonstration
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Mission Planning & Operations
Customization Options
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AGI Analysis Solutions
Desktop applications Stand-alone or integrated:
Software components Modular capability libraries: – Enterprise integration
– Thin clients
– Servers
– Web Services
– System and mission design
– Analysis
– Simulation
– Operations
Application engine Mission-specific applications and work flows
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Customizing STK
User Interface Plugins
– Customized Toolbars/Menus/Utilities
– .NET Platform
External Utilities
– Use STK Engine COM Object Model
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Customizing STK Demonstration
Route Designer
– Automatically Avoid Building Geometry
– Import GIS Data
– Deconflict Options
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Customizing STK Demonstration
UAV Line of Sight Planner
– Automatically Adjust UAV Route Altitude
– Maintain LOS to Control Station
– Avoid Terrain
– Mitigate Comm Breaks
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AGI Analysis Solutions
Desktop applications Stand-alone or integrated:
Software components Modular capability libraries: – Enterprise integration
– Thin clients
– Servers
– Web Services
– System and mission design
– Analysis
– Simulation
– Operations
Application engine Mission-specific applications and work flows
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Custom Application Example / Demo
Custom Application
– Generalized Workflow
– Custom Algorithms Exposed
– Ease of Use / Quicker Adoption by Users
Quick Development – STK/Engine Example
Apps
– STK Development Training
– Fully Documented API Object Model
– Help is …. Helpful!!
Flexibility
– .NET Support
– Java Libraries
– Unix
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Advanced Application Design
Custom Application
– Target Import
– Areas of Interest
– No-Fly Zones
– Automated Route Design With Deconfliction
Deployable
– Easy to Use
– Reduced Training Time
– Fully Customizable For Updated Needs
Click To Play
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Web Application Design
Custom Application
– Target Import
– Areas of Interest
– No-Fly Zones
– Automated Route Design With Deconfliction
Deployable To Everyone!!!
Click To Play
Mission Planning Web Application
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Mission Planning & Operations
Post Mission Analysis
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Exploiting the Data
Sensor Model
Mission Data
Environment
Model
Imagery and Video Archive
• Begin with traditional imagery request
techniques
• Incorporate models to infer
information about the imagery
• More accurate images returned
based on request
• Faster image retrieval
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Video Exploitation / Demo
Data Fusion
– Quick Search for
Desired Video
– Custom Interface
– Easy to Use!!
Interoperable
– Imagery Data
– Video Data
– GIS Information
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Wrap-Up
ISR Mission Planning
System Modeling
Concept of Operations
Custom Applications
Interoperability
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Resources
AGI Website
– White Papers
– Case Studies
– Software Resources
– Blogs
– Forum
– Events
www.agi.com
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Thank You!!
www.agi.com