Rapid Eye

Abstract

(U) The goal of the Rapid Eye program was to develop a high altitude, long endurance unmanned aircraft that could be rocket-deployed world-wide from the continental United States within 1-2 hours to perform intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance (ISR), and communication missions. The program examined enabling technologies such as inflatable/folding structures, lightweight reentry systems, and high-altitude propulsion.

Document Details

Document Type
Accomplishment
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2011
Source ID
2cb68a033d05f7a7a9732a321dda5a19

Tags

Readers

  • Neurotrauma and Rehabilitation Medicine.
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.
  • Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.

Technology Areas

  • Autonomy
  • Autonomy - UAVs

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