AQUILA Remotely Piloted Vehicle System Technology Demonstrator (RPV-STD) Program. Volume I. System Description and Capabilities

Abstract

The Army Aquila RPV system technology demonstrator consists of 146-lb RPVs with a 12.35-ft wingspan and a 6-ft length, ground support systems consisting of truck-mounted ground control stations and pneumatic launchers, trailer-mounted vertical barrier RPV retrieval systems, and auxiliary support equipment. The system demonstrated effective targeting and surveillance capabilities at maximum ranges exceeding 20 km, with payload options ranging from unstabilized TV cameras to laser designators.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA068345

Entities

People

  • Grover L. Alexander

Organizations

  • Lockheed Martin Missiles and Space

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Autonomy
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Sensors
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Control Panels
  • Control Systems
  • Control Systems Engineering
  • Detection
  • Ground Control Stations
  • Guided Projectiles
  • Laser Guidance
  • Measurement
  • Remotely Piloted Vehicles
  • Telemetry Equipment
  • Transducers
  • Unmanned Systems
  • Warning Systems

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerial Unmanned Vehicle Swarm Micro Periodontal Dentistry.
  • Geotechnical Engineering.
  • Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy