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 advantages in austere locations and the DOD's modernization priority for fully networked command, control and communications. AAIRDUCT will integrate and demonstrate 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 2019, AAIRDUCT completed the final design of the airdrop Multi-Use Aerial Dispersing System and conducted numerous successful airdrop demonstrations. AAIRDUCT will transition to United States Marine Corps (USMC) /Battlefield Resupply Program Executive Office (PEO) in FY 2021 using partner funding. JCTD completed in FY 2019.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2021
- Source ID
- 6a2de5fc4e6c50a31dd103e619665723