| Joint Collaborative Technology Experiment |
17-Apr-2009 |
15 pages |
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Brian Skibba; Gary N Dion; Randy J Shirts; Danies Class; Rodney Brown; John Messamore; See Yee; Donny Ciccimaro; Michael Wills; Jeff Wit; Thomas Denewiler; Nicholas Stroumtsos; Gary S Anselmo; SPACE AND NAVAL WARFARE SYSTEMS CENTER SAN DIEGO CA
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 | Use of unmanned systems is rapidly growing within the military and civilian sectors in a variety of roles including reconnaissance, surveillance, explosive ordinance disposal (EOD), and force-protection and perimeter security. As utilization of these systems grows at an ever increasing rate, the need for unmanned systems teaming and inter-system collaboration becomes apparent. Collaboration provides a means of enhancing individual system capabilities through relevant data exchange that contributes to cooperative behaviors ... |
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| Automated Launch, Recovery, and Refueling for Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicles |
FEB 2006 |
12 pages |
| Authors:
Katherine Mullens; Aaron Burmeister; Mike Wills; Nicholas Stroumtsos; Thomas Denewiler; Kari Thomas; Stephen Stancliff; SPACE AND NAVAL WARFARE SYSTEMS CENTER SAN DIEGO CA
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| Small unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are hindered by their limited payload and duration. Consequently, UAVs spend little time in their area of operation, returning frequently to base for refueling. The effective payload and duration of small UAVs is increased by moving the support base closer to the operating area; however this increases risk to personnel. Performing the refueling operations autonomously allows the support base to be located closer to the ... |
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| Automated Launch, Landing and Refueling Technologies for Increased UGV-UAV Effectiveness |
2006 |
8 pages |
| Authors:
Katherine Mullens; Aaron Burmeister; Mike Wills; Nicholas Stroumtsos; Thomas Denewiler; Jason Pachura; Gideon Prior; Barry Hawkins; SPACE AND NAVAL WARFARE SYSTEMS CENTER SAN DIEGO CA
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| This paper describes the latest efforts to develop an Automated UAV Mission System (AUMS) for small Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) unmanned air vehicles (UAVs). This system is intended to provide forward-refueling capabilities by utilizing a host unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) to serve as a launch/landing platform and service station. Teaming small UAVs with large UGVs can decrease risk to personnel and expand mission capabilities and effectiveness. There are several ... |
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| Development of a UGV-Mounted Automated Refueling System for VTOL UAVs |
2006 |
12 pages |
| Authors:
Katherine Mullens; Aaron Burmeister; Mike Wills; Travis Nelson; Thomas Denewiler; SPACE AND NAVAL WARFARE SYSTEMS CENTER SAN DIEGO CA
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| This paper describes the latest efforts to develop an Automated UAV Mission System (AUMS) for small vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) unmanned air vehicles (UAVs). In certain applications such as force protection, perimeter security, and urban surveillance, a VTOL UAV can provide far greater utility than fixed-wing UAVs or ground-based sensors. The VTOL UAV can operate much closer to an object of interest and can provide a hover-and-stare capability to ... |
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