A Preliminary Feasibility Study for the Utilization of a Tilt-Rotor Aircraft (MV-22) for Logistical Support to the Military Outpost Along the Venezuelan Jungle Area Bordering Colombia

Abstract

Resupply to remote jungle outposts/villages along the Venezuelan frontier is conducted via river boats along the Arauca and Meta Rivers, which define the border with Colombia. The lack of usable airstrip/landing sites in this area, precludes the use of conventional STOL aircraft, while the remote location restricts the use of helicopter due to range limitations. This is aggravated by a harsh rain forest climate that makes visual air navigation difficult. Additionally, frequent guerrilla attacks on boats operating along this lifeline waterway makes its use less than desirable. The thesis examines the feasibility of a tilt-rotor aircraft, to include site preparation, navigation/approach procedures, to provide the necessary logistical link to this region.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA200166

Entities

People

  • Victor M. Ponte

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aeronautics
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Computers
  • Department Of Defense
  • Fixed Wing Aircraft
  • Health Services
  • Helicopters
  • Medical Evacuation
  • Navigation
  • Physicians
  • Rotary Wing Aircraft
  • Short Takeoff Aircraft
  • Tilt Rotor Aircraft
  • Transport Aircraft
  • Vertical Takeoff Aircraft

Readers

  • Maritime Security/Maritime Homeland Security
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Urban Planning and Geography.