RPV Assessment of Remote Missile Site Intrusion Alarms.

Abstract

This thesis addresses the question: 'Can a Remotely Piloted Vehicle (RPV) effectively assess intrusion alarms at remote missile sites at a cost less than that of manned helicopter assessment?' To answer this question an RPV system was configured from existing DOD RPV subsystems. Except for wind restrictions (30 knots max.), this system was found to be capable of remote alarm assessment at a cost only slightly less than a manned UH-1N helicopter system. This proposed RPV system is not considered a viable alternative to a manned helicopter system. The cost savings using the proposed RPV system would not be sufficient to components for the wind restrictions and the problems associated with fielding a new system. However, once the proposed multiple vehicle control modification to the ground control station is completed, the cost savings incurred would make the proposed RPV system a viable alternative. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1982
Accession Number
ADA124005

Entities

People

  • Roger K. Harris
  • William E. Harrell

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Autonomy
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Business Administration
  • Control Panels
  • Control Systems
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Flight Training
  • Ground Control Stations
  • Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles
  • Logistics
  • Nuclear Weapons Security
  • Remotely Piloted Vehicles
  • Systems Management
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Unmanned Systems

Readers

  • Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.