Automated Routing of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
Abstract
Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) have become a key component of US military power and are likely to have an increasing role in reconnaissance, surveillance, communication and combat. UAS operations are affected by weather and other environmental effects, but usually have less capability to see, react to, and endure adverse environments than manned aircraft. Weather effects thus become a crucial part of both operational planning and execution of UAS missions. The U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL) has devised a weather effects tactical decision aid, which uses systems performance parameters, a weather effects database, and observed and predicted meteorological (Met) parameters to plan routes through weather and other hazards to carry out missions with maximum effectiveness and minimal mission risk.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 2009
- Accession Number
- ADA505124
Entities
People
- Andrew Butler
- David Knapp
- Edward M. Measure
- Terry Jameson
Organizations
- United States Army Research Laboratory