Unmanned and Autonomous System Test
Abstract
The next generation of unmanned warfighting support systems is under development and will transition rapidly from research efforts into acquisition programs. In addition, on-going research into autonomous and semi-autonomous systems indicates that such systems soon will emerge as a new test challenge. The Unmanned and Autonomous Systems Test (UAST) focus area addresses current and emerging challenges associated with test and evaluation (T&E) of these important warfighting assets. As the complexity of unmanned and autonomous systems (UAS) increases, the capability to test these systems also must be developed. UAS T&E technology advancements are required to enable testing of the behavior of learning UAS. Ranges and installed system test facilities must be able to characterize UAS responses to mission priorities in densely-packed battlespaces and to predict from the data how these systems will respond in the future. The Department of Defense must have the capability to test the ability of these systems to interact safely and effectively with large groups of humans and to determine how these systems respond to unscripted scenarios. This capability requires the development of technology to collect and compare accurate situational awareness of autonomous systems with ground truth; to test unmanned systems in a netcentric environment; to maintain non-line-of-sight tracking; and to execute controlled, repetitive, and realistic stimulation of systems under test.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Source ID
- 7_0603941D8Z_3_0400_PB_2011
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- Root: Test and Evaluation/Science and Technology
- Child Accomplishment: Unmanned and Autonomous System Test