Platforms for Persistent communications Surveillance and Reconnaissance - II
Abstract
This report provides an assessment of multiple aerial platform and payload combinations that could be employed to conduct persistent communications, surveillance, and reconnaissance (PCSR) missions in current conflict scenarios. It summarizes the results of a two phase Army Science Board Summer Study. Phase I of the study, conducted in 2008, evaluated 12 classes of unmanned aerial platforms. Phase II of the study, conducted in 2009, identified payloads for potential deployment on those platforms and evaluated 36 payload/platform options for PCSR. Conclusions and recommendation are included in this report for the Army's consideration. The sponsor for this study was the Commander of the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command (SMDC/ARSTRAT), LTG Kevin Campbell. The Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army (Acquisition, Logistics and Technology) (ASA(ALT)), Mr. Dean G. Popps, tasked the ASB to perform the PCSR study with a focus on the needs of the brigade combat team (BCT) and below.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 2009
- Accession Number
- ADA528102
Entities
Organizations
- Army Science Board