Automatic Payload Deployment System (APDS)

Abstract

The Automatic Payload Deployment System (APDS) mounts on a mobile platform. It automatically deploys radio relays to extend communications. Deployer, relays, and controller form a mesh network and other payloads can be developed for reconnaissance, detection, and other applications. APDS: Size: Current prototype is 11 x16 x3.5 . Size is driven by radio hardware, antenna, and battery on relay. Newer, smaller routers could be used to create a smaller version. Not limited to 2x3 payload configuration. Frequency: Operates at 2.4 GHz 802.11g. MiniPCI card could be swapped out to operate at other frequencies. Power: Uses rechargeable Lithium-ion batteries. One prototype radio relay draws ~10W. Deployer can be externally powered by UGV while battery is charging.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2012
Accession Number
ADA577391

Entities

People

  • Brian Suh

Organizations

  • Naval Information Warfare Systems Command

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Autonomy
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Automatic
  • Deployment
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Explosive Ordnance Disposal
  • Ground Vehicles
  • Intellectual Property
  • Lithium Ion Batteries
  • Mesh Networks
  • Networks
  • Patent Applications
  • Prototypes
  • Reconnaissance
  • Sensor Networks
  • Space Systems
  • Unmanned Ground Systems
  • Unmanned Ground Vehicles

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Tactical Satellite Communications Systems Engineering.
  • Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.