Short Range Reconnaissance: The LUNA Experimental UAV Program

Abstract

This paper reports on the background, the performance requirements, technical characteristics, special program features and lessons learned from the LUNA Experimental UAV Program. This program is being funded by the R&D Program of the Bundeswebr. This 18 month effort will be finalized by phase 2 field trials in may/june 1999. Main goals to be proven are, reconnaissance performance in an operational environment and easy handling i.e. mission planning, mission conduct and maintenance. The lessons learned from LUNA so far can be applied to other programs - already today, but also particularly in the future.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1999
Accession Number
ADP010338

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Autonomy
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Cameras
  • Collision Avoidance
  • Contracts
  • Control Systems
  • Data Links
  • Detection
  • Flight Control Systems
  • Flight Paths
  • Frequency Bands
  • Ground Control Stations
  • Lessons Learned
  • Reconnaissance
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
  • Unmanned Vehicles
  • Vehicles

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