Autonomous Aerial Insertion and Resupply into Dense, Urban, Complex Terrain (AAIRDUCT)
Abstract
Previously funded JCTD. AAIRDUCT supports the National Defense Strategy's focus to sustain Joint Force military advantage in austere locations and the DOD's modernization priority for fully networked command, control and communications. AAIRDUCT integrates and demonstrates multiple low-cost software enhancements into an autonomous precision aerial dispersion system capable of precisely delivering sensors, unmanned ground vehicles (UGV), munitions, humanitarian aid, and equipment into urban environments to reach isolated personnel. In FY 2020, AAIRDUCT completed successful operational testing of the Multi-Use Aerial Dispersing System and numerous successful airdrop demonstrations of their Joint Precision Aerial Delivery System (JPADS). Due to COVID19 impacts, some FY 2020 funds were used to complete the JCTD in FY 2021. AAIRDUCT conducted final airdrop demonstrations in early FY 2021 in support of an operational demonstration culminating in a military utility assessment (MUA). AAIRDUCT will transition to the U.S. Marine Corps Battlefield Resupply Program Executive Office in FY 2021 using partner funding.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2022
- Source ID
- 522c064dd74ff3d9b52b39ea26fa0f64