Battlefield Helicopter Emulator (BHE)

Abstract

(U) The goal of the Battlefield Helicopter Emulator (BHE) is to develop a system capable of emulating rotorcraft signatures, compatible with installation as a payload on a small unmanned aerial system (UAS). The system will provide helicopter signature emulation of a variety of battlefield helicopters. BHE could be used for mine clearing/route determination as well as escort missions. An operational system could draw fire from ground based adversaries, and relay the information back to the operator for off-board location and prosecution. The system offers the opportunity to protect a large number of military aircraft assets and crews over long periods without aircraft performance impact. The reduced acoustic perception distance enabled by the BHE system can reduce the risk to Army and Special Operations Command helicopters from various hostile threats.

Document Details

Document Type
Accomplishment
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2011
Source ID
26b3f66740a0f80c6fbcec43dfe103bc

Tags

Readers

  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies
  • Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.

Technology Areas

  • Autonomy
  • Autonomy - UAVs

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