Unmanned Aircraft Systems Roadmap 2005-2030 - Federation of ...
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UAS ROADMAP <strong>2005</strong><br />
Wasp variant has flown at sea level and at 5,000 feet and 105º F, and is capable <strong>of</strong> several hands-free,<br />
autonomous flight modes, including GPS waypoint navigation, loiter, altitude and heading hold. It carries<br />
fixed, forward- and side-looking color daylight cameras with real time video downlink, and uses the same<br />
ground control unit as Raven. The Wasp MAV has been selected for Disruptive Technology Opportunity<br />
Fund (DTOF) by the Navy to a) establish a preproduction capability for hardened, autonomous, handsfree<br />
operation vehicles at a cost goal <strong>of</strong> $5,000 per vehicle; b) assess operational utility; and c) engage in<br />
user-driven demonstrations and utility assessments. Prototype Wasp vehicles have flown <strong>of</strong>f the USS<br />
PHILLIPINE SEA in theatre in early FY04. Spiral 1 Wasp vehicles are currently (FY05) in user<br />
evaluations with the US Navy’s STRIKE GROUP 11 and a number <strong>of</strong> Wasp systems are planned for<br />
field<br />
evaluation by the Marine Corps in late FY05 and early FY06.<br />
Key<br />
new technology development objectives for future Wasp variants include the development <strong>of</strong> 1)<br />
conformal, un-cooled IR detector arrays that can be incorporated into the wing <strong>of</strong> the aircraft to provide<br />
a<br />
low aerodynamic drag at minimum weight and power requirements; 2) an optic flow collision avoidance<br />
and navigation system for use in GPS-denied environments and urban canyons; and 3) transition to digital<br />
protocols for up- and downlink communications.<br />
AeroVironment’s<br />
Hornet became the first UA totally powered by hydrogen fuel when it flew in March<br />
2003. Its fuel cell is shaped to also serve as the wing.<br />
2.4.3<br />
Organic Air Vehicle – II<br />
Fuel Tank<br />
Pusher Engine<br />
GFE Payload<br />
Locations<br />
Tailored Duct (Hover/Cruise)<br />
“Lifting Stators”<br />
Flight Control Vanes<br />
MAV-like Avionics Pods with<br />
Integral Collision Avoidance<br />
Optimized Fan<br />
Landing Ring<br />
Aurora Concept<br />
Honeywell Concept<br />
BAE Concept<br />
Manufacturer Aurora Flight Sciences, BAE <strong>Systems</strong>, Honeywell<br />
Sponsor DARPA/ Army<br />
Weight 112 lb dry<br />
Length TBD inches<br />
Duct Dia 20-36 inches<br />
Payload 22 lb<br />
Engine Type Heavy Fuel - Cycle<br />
type TBD<br />
Ceiling 11,000 ft *<br />
Radius ~10* nm<br />
Endurance 120* min<br />
* Design requirement; not yet demonstrated.<br />
Background:<br />
DARPA and the Army have been exploring scalable designs for an organic air vehicle<br />
(OAV) since FY02. DARPA recently began a follow-on to the original OAV program. The new<br />
program is called OAV-II. The OAV-II is aimed at a larger system transported aboard one <strong>of</strong> the FCS<br />
ground vehicles. Aurora Flight Sciences, BAE <strong>Systems</strong> and Honeywell were awarded contracts for Phase<br />
I <strong>of</strong> a competitive program to develop and demonstrate a prototype FCS Class II UA using only ducted<br />
fan technology for achieving hover and stare capability. The OAV is envisioned as an UA that can be<br />
SECTION 2 - CURRENT UA PROGRAMS<br />
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