Global Observer (GO)
Abstract
The Joint Requirements Oversight Council (JROC) validated the capability need for Global Observer in FY 2007. The Global Observer JCTD is a transformational technology program that proposes to demonstrate a liquid hydrogen powered unmanned aerial vehicle, using a modified, off-the-shelf internal combustion engine, capable of flying extremely long endurance (objective of 7 days on station) with a moderately sized payload capacity (380 lbs) at an altitude of 55-65,000 ft. mean sea level. The output of Global Observer will be to provide low-cost persistent surveillance (ISR). The efficiencies of Global Observer will be a long endurance capability that would support placing system into theater from garrisoned locations, reducing the number of forward bases required for world-wide operations and relieving the optempo from other overstressed assets.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Source ID
- c04b225fb5c5d9e3bd853151efe236c1