Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

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

Manta

UAV Systems

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