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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. Advanced Ceramics Research (ACR), Tucson, AZ. USA. This work was supported by the United States Government in part under contract #s HSHQDC-07-C-00077 and W15P7T-08-C-P002. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Advanced Ceramics Research (ACR), Tucson, AZ. USA
This work was supported by the United States Government in part under contract #s HSHQDC-07-C-00077 and W15P7T-08-C-P002.Any opinions, finding and conclusion or recommendations expressed in this presentation are those of the authors and do not
necessarily reflect the view of the United States Government.
Advanced Ceramics Research, Inc
High-Tech R&D Company Specializing in High-Tech R&D Company Specializing in Advanced Materials and Small UAVsAdvanced Materials and Small UAVs
www.acrtucson.com
Founded in 1989 with UAV development beginning in 2001 Headquartered in Tucson AZ with additional facilities in Washington DC and a Joint Venture company, Advanced Ceramics Manufacturing (ACM), on the Tohono O’odam Reservation in Tucson Current Multiple ID/IQ contracts with a ceiling totaling over $100 million. Currently offering 3 different UAV platforms and support capabilities
UAV Systems Manufacturing System design Composite manufacturing System integration and testing Flight testing and quality asses. Training and technical support
UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES
Silver Fox
Manta
Coyote
3 Systems presently manufactured
UAV Systems
All non-classified technologies developed for the military are available for scientific and commercial use
Integrated Ground Control Station (iGCS)
UAV Systems
The miniaturized GCS connects to a laptop computer
Multiple UAV operation by touch-screen
The self-contained iGCS is ruggedized and weatherized
Second screen shows real-time video with touch-screen controls
Tracking Antenna for Improved Video Data Link
Automatically tracks air vehicle providing operator independent, high gain imagery reception.
UAV Systems
Launcher
Operator Training Approximately – 3 x 2 weeks blocks + basic, intermediate, advanced Local and US military bases Foreign military operations Training of military trainers
Self contained for the full deployment cycle Cannot accommodate long term contractor support
operate outside forward operating bases Robust portability of the entire operating system footprint Simple to repair and maintain by a war-fighter in full battle gear Versatile launch-recovery from a wide range of vehicles
The present capability has been molded by the users needs
Primary Users – Operational Combat Units
www.acrtucson.com
Manta UAVs at Hanimaadhoo 125 hours plus mission hours 18 missions over ocean synchronous flight Stable and reliable platform
NSCT1 presently operate a number of UUV systems (Remus, OEX, Hugin, Morpheus, Gavia, Autosub, RAUVER) and sensor suites from the Stiletto vessel as shown in the Figure. The latter suite of UUV sensors include a suite of sidescan and imaging sonars (Marine Sonics, Klein, Didson), video, CTD, bathymetric and navigation sensors (INS/DVL, LBL, USBL, GPS). The outputs from these underwater sensors run on Windows™ compatible ruggedised notebooks (e.g. Itronix, Panasonic Toughbook) or desktop computers and are integrated with the Common Operator Interface for NSCT1 (COIN) vision supported by the executive office for littoral and mine warfare (PEO LMW).
Training with Military Experiments
“Integrated Sensor Systems for UAS”,23rd International Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Conference and Exhibition
Bristol, UK, 6th through 8th April 2008
Navy Special Clearance Team One
NSCT1-EODGR1 Iraq, Baghdad June – September 2007 Joint forces counter IED Task Force TROY Support of Army EOD & Army ground forces in urban environment User assessment - JUONS
Terrain: Flat, dry in the urban areas, irregular farm land type in the rurals Thick vegetation along the waterfront. Very thick (coli chi) dust.Large jagged boulders to the SE
Winds: average 8-15 knots.
Temp: 110 – 130 Deg. F. / Avg =117F
Adverse Iraqi Environment
Riverine Squadron I
September 2007 - May 2008 Land and water based ISR support for Navy Riverine and USMC ground forces Approximately 48 flights and 159 hrs Continued work started by RIVRON 1
Riverine Squadron II
Riverine Squadron III Recently deployed Land and water based ISR support for Navy Riverine and USMC ground forces Continuing work started by RIVRON 1 & 2 with same and additional assets Deployments to continue for next 30 months
31st MEU Continuously forward deployed Training occurs in the field Completed 2 missions - Philippines
15th MEU Deployed Iraq 2006-2007 Presently redeployed
Silver Fox Deployment – Colombia
Deployed with US Navy SOUTHCOM – 2006 Special request by General Rico Aponte Responded within 4 days Two subsequent deployments - unassisted
US Navy SOUTHCOM - Colombia
Training – Ft Huachuca Battle Command Army is now training it’s own trainers
Tunnel & IED Command Wire Detection Airborne Gradiometer Counter IED – surface wire detection Border Patrol – real time tunnel detection