Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Sensor and Targeting

Abstract

This Test Operations Procedure (TOP) 07-1-003 covers the span of requirements and technologies that are unique to Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UASs). The role of a UAS is significantly different than that of a manned aircraft. The nominal operating altitudes and methods of employment for UASs provide for unique test challenges not encountered with manned aircraft. Many UASs are flown at significantly higher altitudes than manned aircraft creating unique test conditions. The increase in slant range and angular perspective from sensor to target needs to be considered for these new systems. Additionally the threat set for UASs in the Global War on Terrorism is very different than the traditional large mechanized threat set typically used for manned aircraft. A standard for sensor and target testing is required so that all sensors are tested to the same level of complexity. This TOP complements the overarching TOP (07-1-001) that is being generated.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 27, 2010
Accession Number
ADA526371

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Autonomy
  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Altitude
  • Birds
  • Color Television
  • Detection
  • Global Positioning Systems
  • Inertial Navigation
  • Inertial Navigation Systems
  • Laser Spots
  • Medical Personnel
  • Navigation
  • Synthetic Aperture Radar
  • Targeting
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Unmanned Aerial Systems
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
  • Urban Areas

Readers

  • Aerospace logistics and air mobility.
  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.

Technology Areas

  • Autonomy
  • Autonomy - UAVs