UAV Data-Links: Tasks, Types, Technologies and Examples

Abstract

This paper provides an overview of Data-Links for UAVs. Based on the functions, which have to he performed in different UAV missions, requirements for data-links are identified. After highlighting the basic variants of data-links and their general advantages and disadvantages a detailed discussion of some important design aspects is provided. Some real-world examples of data-links show how theory has been put to use, namely * Global Hawk SATCOM Data-Link as an example for an off-the-shelf solution. * HF Data-Link for Mucke UAV System as an example for the adaptation of MOTS hardware to a small UAV. * The BREVEL Microwave DATA-Link as an example for a solution to a specific requirement. The BREVEL Data-Link is one of the most advanced solutions available today. It was developed jointly between DaimlerChrysler Aerospace AG and MATRA SYSTEMS & Information until 1998 and is expected to go into production in Germany in 1999.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 2000
Accession Number
ADP010757

Entities

People

  • Wolfgang W. Rochus

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Autonomy
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Air Defense
  • Aircrafts
  • Bandwidth
  • Digital Data
  • Directional Antennas
  • Frequency Agility
  • Frequency Bands
  • Ground Control Stations
  • Jamming
  • Line Of Sight
  • Measurement
  • Microwave Frequency
  • Radar
  • Radio Frequency
  • Signal Processing
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

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  • Naval Engineering and Maritime Security
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Spacecraft Maneuvers