Joint Precision Airdrop System P3I (JPADS)

Abstract

JPADS is a Precision Guided Airdrop system that autonomously navigates along a predetermined glide and flight path to accurately deliver supplies and equipment. Its two primary components, a decelerator and an Autonomous Guidance Unit (AGU), interface with the United States Air Force (USAF) JPADS mission planner and has a gross rigged weight of 2,400 pounds (lbs) to 10,000 lbs.

Document Details

Document Type
Accomplishment
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2014
Source ID
db6348aa62d2e6fa99de66954b699fc0

Tags

Readers

  • Aerial Delivery - Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Aerospace logistics and air mobility.
  • Robotics and Automation.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Spacecraft Maneuvers

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