Micro Autonomous Systems Research: Systems Engineering Processes for Micro Autonomous Systems
Abstract
In Phase III of the Micro-Autonomous Systems Research (MASR) project, the Georgia Tech ARL team extended an automated product family engineering process and toolset allowing the creation of tailored one-off unmanned aerial System (UAS) solutions to Soldier needs. The toolset provides a simplified user interface for non-technical users to enter vehicle requirements, such as sensor packages, endurance, payload, etc. A logistics interface allows an untrained logistics operator to enter machines and parts availability. This information is fed to a set of engineering analyses where a feasible design (if possible) is generated, and the drawings for manufacture are output. These part designs are then provided to a technician with automated manufacturing tools (such as 3-D printing) who starts the automated manufacturing, assembles components, and delivers the tailored UAS to the Soldier. This process has been validated via flight tested vehicles and satisfies the desire to be more responsive to Soldier needs for small UASs.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 2016
- Accession Number
- AD1050935
Entities
People
- Arthur Cheng
- Braven Leung
- Coline Ramee
- David Locascio
- Devan Thanki
- Dimitri Mavris
- Eric Schaus
- K. D. Cooksey
- Minki Kim
- Raphael Gautier
- Zach Fisher
Organizations
- Georgia Tech