Passive Collision Avoidance System for UAS

Abstract

MilSys has demonstrated the feasibility of using SWAP efficient LWIR micro-bolometers as outlined in the Priest report circa 1998 as a solution to the collision avoidance problems for UASs. It has accomplished this by modeling the response, collecting data and leveraging and developing detection and tracking algorithms that could be implemented into future systems. Design proposals were completed that showed the feasibility of extending the concept up to larger aircraft and down the smaller Tier I type UASs. To solve the entire collision avoidance problem, as discussed by the JIPT, technology was proposed, that would create an integrated color FPA that could determine range, weather, and still perform the collision avoidance function.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 2008
Accession Number
ADA487217

Entities

People

  • Glenn Baker
  • Mike Wilson

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Air Platforms
  • Autonomy
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Algorithms
  • Collision Avoidance
  • Collision Avoidance Systems
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Guidance
  • Infrared Detectors
  • Measurement
  • Meteorological Phenomena
  • Military Aircraft
  • Motion Planning
  • Navigation
  • Sense And Avoid Systems
  • Three Dimensional
  • Unmanned Aerial Systems

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.