Unmanned Aircraft Systems Sensors

Abstract

This briefing looks at the current usage of sensors on unmanned aircraft -- electro-optical, infrared, and radar. It outlines the need to further development of sensor fusion to enhances visual images. The military needs to be able to select the frequency, or combination thereof, that best fits the situation/environment. Different sensor capabilities are required to combat full range of asymmetrical threats: small, tactical, operational, and theater.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 2005
Accession Number
ADA472380

Entities

People

  • Dyke D. Weatherington

Organizations

  • Office Of The Under Secretary Of Defense

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Autonomy
  • Sensors
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Anti-Tank Missiles
  • Defense Systems
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Frequency
  • Global Positioning Systems
  • Ground Control Stations
  • Infrared Detectors
  • Iraqi-War
  • Laser Rangefinding
  • Range Finders
  • Unmanned Aerial Systems
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
  • Vehicles
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies
  • Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.
  • Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.

Technology Areas

  • Autonomy
  • Autonomy - UAVs