Global Observer (GO)
Abstract
The GO is a transformational program to demonstrate a liquid hydrogen powered unmanned aerial vehicle, using a modified, internal combustion engine, capable of flying extremely long endurance (objective of six days on station) with a moderately sized payload capacity (380 pounds) at an altitude of 55-65,000 feet above mean sea level. GO will provide low-cost persistent surveillance and communications relay. GO will deliver a long endurance capability that supports placing a system into theater from garrisoned locations, reducing the number of forward bases required for world-wide operations, and relieving the operational tempo from other over stressed assets.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2013
- Source ID
- e5a9ceddef804f2ed8092549acf4020e