This thesis examines the feasibility of introducing battalion-level unmanned aerial vehicles as a countermeasure to solve the problems in the Korean rear area operations caused by the Republic of Koreas military structure reform. This feasibility analysis allows the Republic of Korea to determine the optimum required operational capability of the unmanned aerial vehicles to support Korean rear area operations. We use Map Aware Non-Uniform Automata, an agent-based simulation software platform...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Kim,Sangbum, Naval Postgraduate School Monterey United States, FEASIBILITY STUDIES,...
The further development of Unmanned Tactical Autonomous Control and Collaboration (UTACC) requires a thorough analysis of potential unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) capable of supporting the program. This thesis developed a comprehensive database with which to conduct an analytical evaluation of UAVs to include physical specifications, performance specifications, and sensor capabilities. This research determined that an aircraft satisfying established performance characteristics, capable of...
Topics: UAS, UAV, UMS, UTACC, UXS, autonomy, collaboration, collaborative autonomy, human robotic...
The ability of unmanned aerial vehicles to execute intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and targeting and strike missions creates a trade-space decision for naval aviation programmatic decision makers. In the military's current fiscal climate, manned and unmanned aircraft compete for limited funding. This study takes a simulation approach using the simulation modeling framework based on intelligent objects (SIMIO) environment to model a fast attack craft/fast inshore attack craft...
Topics: unmanned aerial vehicles, manned aircraft, kill chain, surveillance, detection, SIMIO
This paper compares theater-capable RPA operations in both the US Army and US Air Force. It focuses on pilot issues, not the intelligence portion of the missions. The paper describes how RPA operations in each service evolved, and will continue to evolve, to better meet the needs of the Joint Force Commander.
Topics: DTIC Archive, Rafnson,Gary B, AIR COMMAND AND STAFF COLLEGE, AIR UNIVERSITY, MAXWELL AFB AL MAXWELL...
Resilience features that sustain operator control of weapon systems and assure the validity of the most critical data elements required for weapon control. The decision support tool research focused on integrating historical threat considerations as well as risk considerations into the planning for defenses. Specifically, research investigated the threat analysis aspects of the integrated risk/threat decision support process and included the development of new threat analysis methods focused on...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Horowitz,Barry, Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken United States, computer...
The Department of Defense faces many challenges related to deploying new systems to meet the needs of the warfighter. Among these are compressed development times and increased required capabilities. There is a real need for systems engineering expertise in the acquisition enterprise to guide the technical design, development, integration and testing of such systems. At the same time, there is a potential skills gap due to an aging workforce, many of whom are near retirement, and the experience...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Wade, Jon, SYSTEMS ENGINEERING RESEARCH CENTER HOBOKEN NJ HOBOKEN United States,...
The Department of Defense (DoD) uses the Operational Energy Capability Improvement Fund (OECIF) to invest in science and technology (S and T) efforts that promote long-term improvements to military capabilities aligned to the Department's Operational Energy Strategy. Since the fund's establishment in Fiscal Year (FY) 2012, OECIF has funded a total of 53 studies and programs through FY 2017. Annually, the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Operational Energy (ODASD(OE))...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Darling ,RuthAnne S, Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for...
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We model the problem of unmanned aerial vehicles searching for moving targets as a pursuer-evader game in which the pursuers have a speed advantage over the evaders but are incapable of determining an evader's location unless a pursuer occupies the same location as that evader. By treating the players as nondeterministic finite automata, we can model the game and use it as the input for a model checker. By specifying that there is no way to guarantee the pursuer can locate the evader, the model...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Bohn,Christopher A, Ohio State University Columbus United States, UNMANNED AERIAL...
The advection-diffusion (or dispersion) of gases from a localized, stationary or a moving gas source into an ambient environment, results in aplume (or jet) that is representative of processes with numerous applications of interest to the Air Force. For example, the accidental or deliberate release of gases from a land-based, air or space vehicle, results in a plume that can be used for the detection of the vehicles position. The deliberate release of biochemical, results in a plume that can be...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Demetriou,Michael A, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester United States,...
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Topics: DTIC Archive, Chanik,Marty, National Defense Industrial Association Arlington United States, STRIKE...
The further development of Unmanned Tactical Autonomous Control and Collaboration (UTACC) requires a thorough analysis of potential unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) capable of supporting the program. This thesis developed a comprehensive database with which to conduct an analytical evaluation of UAVs to include physical specifications, performance specifications, and sensor capabilities. This research determined that an aircraft satisfying established performance characteristics, capable of...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Roth,Brian M, NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA MONTEREY United States,...
In Phase II of the Micro-Autonomous Systems Research project, the Georgia Tech teams developed an automated product family engineering process and toolset allowing the creation of tailored one-off solutions to soldier needs. The toolset provides a simplified user interface for non-technical users to enter vehicle requirements, such as sensor packages, endurance, payload, etc. A spreadsheet logistics interface allows an untrained logistics operator to enter machines and parts availability. This...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Cooksey,K D, Aerospace Design Laboratory Atlanta United States, unmanned aerial...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Holz,Robert, University of Wisconsin Madison United States, radiance, thickness,...
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In recent years, the size, sophistication, and cost of the Department of Defenses (DOD) UAS portfolio has grown considerably, as has the demand for trained UAS pilots. This testimony discusses, among other things, DODs progress in (1) taking actions to strengthen the management of Air Force UAS pilots and (2) addressing challenges the Army faces to ensure that its UAS pilots complete their required training and receive high-quality training.
Topics: DTIC Archive, Farrell,Brenda S, U.S. Government Accountability Office Washington United States,...
This thesis presents techniques for simulating hyperspectral imagery (HSI) in an effort to counter the threat of mobile theater ballistic missiles. Using Predator and Global Hawk Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) as air platforms for the spectral imagers, this study presents a stochastic model of a search and destroy mission using the Sensor Search/Precision Strike (SS/PS) simulation model. A fractional factorial design was utilized to study six variables: the different UAVs conducting the...
Topics: Hyperspectral Imagery, Multispectral Imagery, Theater Ballistic Missile Defense, Unmanned Aerial...
The goals of this study were to investigate the measure of attenuation of hearing protection devices (HPDs) and to develop a filter that uses parameters of HPDs to alter acoustic signatures of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UASs). The results could be used to select appropriate HPDs for environments where noise from UASs may be distracting. Implemented in Matrix Laboratory (MATLAB), the filters interface stored several HPDs and their protector factors-Single Number Rating and High-Middle-Low...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Bezandry, Melissa, US Army Research Laboratory Adelphi United States, ear protectors,...
The air domain has become increasingly complex in recent years because of the proliferation of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). In particular, the growing demand for small UAS (under 55 lbs.) by personal enthusiasts and commercial applications has caused rapid expansion of the commercial small UAS markets. With new producers vying for market shares, competition is fostering rapidly decreasing prices, and new innovative technological features intended to garner a comparative advantage. The...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Herrera, G J, Institute for Defense Analyses Alexandria, UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES,...
An experimental investigation was conducted to examine the use of small, expendable, endurance UAVs to enhance the combat effectiveness of Naval Special Warfare Forces (NSW). The experiment involved UAVs, NSW forces, and a red team in a downed-pilot rescue mission. Models were developed to determine optimum flight patterns for all UAVs. Models were also developed and utilized to determine experimental variables and measures of effectiveness. Simulation of the exercise was conducted to determine...
Topics: Drone aircraft, United States, Special operations (Military science), Unmanned aerial vehicles,...
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The Tucson Border Patrol Station runs its daily operations on the U.S. and Mexico border over a span of 20 miles between Nogales, Arizona and Sells, Arizona. Tucson Station Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) drive to the border to perform their duties each day and night in different forms of personnel employment once arriving at the border. There are small teams at the Tucson Station that have been successful at performing the duties of the Border Patrol. Examples of small teams are the Tucson Station...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Edwards,Robert W, US Army Command and General Staff College Fort Leavenworth United...
A ground medical expeditionary support response is needed in an A2/AD environment. Depending on the threat, the U.S. military will operate in new and austere locations. In this paper, we examine HIT and how it acts as a force enabler and mitigates the adversary's A2/AD approach to limit the United States (US) military's power projection. As the Department of Defense (DoD) rebalances the force with more focus on the Asia-Pacific region, this paper identifies the Air-Sea Battle (ASB) concept, US...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Orlando, Robert J, Headquarters Air Combat Command Joint Base Langley-Eustis United...
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We consider a real time data acquisition and processing multiserver system with identical servers (such as unmanned aerial vehicles, machine controllers, overhearing devices, medical monitoring units, etc.) which can be maintained/programmed for different kinds of activities (e.g. passive or active). This system provides a service for real time tasks arriving via several channels (such as surveillance regions, assembly lines, communication channels, etc.) and involves maintenance. We focus on...
Topics: performance, non-preeemptive priority, queueing, real time system, unmanned aerial vehicles
This report was produced in support of DRDCs Manned Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Interaction (MUAVI) Study which intends to evaluate the utility of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) when used in concert with a manned aircraft in a manner such that both aircraft can influence each others actions. The Objective of this report is to discover and document manned unmanned teaming (MUMT) programs, Trials and experiments that have taken place in the past ten years. To identify tests, demonstrations and...
Topics: DTIC Archive, McLaughlin,Tamara, NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL OF CANADA OTTAWA (ONTARIO) OTTAWA...
The ability of unmanned aerial vehicles to execute intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and targeting and strike missions creates a trade-space decision for naval aviation programmatic decision makers. In the militarys current fiscal climate, manned and unmanned aircraft compete for limited funding. This study takes a simulation approach using the simulation modeling framework based on intelligent objects (SIMIO) environment to model a fast attack craft/fast inshore attack craft...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Anderson,Alexander D, Naval Postgraduate School Monterey United States, unmanned...
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According to Department of Defense (DOD) Instruction 2205.02 (June 23, 2014), DOD components must conduct humanitarian and civic assistance (HCA) activities in response to regional conflicts or natural disasters. The Under Secretary of Defense for Policy determines how HCA policy is coordinated and implemented within the DOD and delegates responsibility to the regional combatant commands. In past modeling efforts for disaster relief, stochastic optimization has been utilized and produced...
Topics: Naval logistics, foreign humanitarian assistance, FHA, design of experiments, DOE, stochastic...
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In order to continue the Unmanned Tactical Autonomous Control and Collaboration (UTACC) program, an accurate understanding of the current unmanned vehicles (UxVs) available on the commercial market is required. This thesis used site visits, conference attendance, trade shows, and online databases to evaluate and rank both unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs). This thesis identified 10 out of 46 UAVs and five UGVs that could be quick-wins for the Marine Corps if...
Topics: UAS, UAV, UGV, UMS, UTACC, UXS, autonomy, coactive design, collaboration, collaborative autonomy,...
The United Sates Air Force is entering into a new, dynamic, age where technology and air power operations are pushing boundaries. The Air Superiority 2030 Flight Plan, which was published this past May, highlights that the current Air Force structure and manpower may not be able to meet and defeat future adversaries, and calls for new approaches to ensure that air superiority is maintained. One aspect of this changing world is that it requires a new approach to staffing the pilots for Remote...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Shelton,Patrick J, AIR COMMAND AND STAFF COLLEGE, AIR UNIVERSITY MAXWELL AFB United...
Is China trying to build a String of Pearls in the Indian Ocean My hypothesis is that China is not looking to build large overseas military bases in the Indian Ocean. With the revolution in military affairs and improvements in C4ISR over the last twenty years, international military bases are no longer as critical to intelligence collection and force projection as they were during the 20th century. This reduces the necessity of overseas bases to primarily serve as logistics hubswhich can be...
Topics: China, String of Pearls, Overseas bases, Military Strategy, Maritime Strategy, Energy Futures of...
Small, commercially available unmanned aerial systems (UAS) are an emergent threat to Navy continental U.S. (CONUS) military facilities. There are many counter unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) tools focused on neutralization, and many sensors in place. A system-of-systems, defense-in-depth approach to C-UAS requires a central system to connect these new and existing systems. The central system uses data fusion and threat evaluation and weapons assignment (TEWA) to properly address threats. This...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Arteche,David, Naval Postgraduate School Monterey United States, drones, naval shore...
Small unmanned systems provide great utility to military applications due to their portable and expendable design. These systems are, however, costly to develop, produce, and maintain, making it desirable to integrate available commercial off the shelf (COTS) components. This research investigates the integration of COTS components through the development of a modular unified command and control (C2) architecture for heterogeneous and homogeneous vehicle teams to accomplish formation flocking...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Gray,Jeremy, Air Force Institute of Technology Wright-Patterson AFB United States,...
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) are everywhere including the battlefields of Ukraine and Syria. Small UAVs are widely available, affordable, and expendable. Many countries and non-state actors use UAVs in an intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance role, but armed UAVs are becoming much more common. The United States leads the world in UAV employment including armed UAVs in an offensive role, but counter-UAV warfare is a new warfare area within the larger realm of air defense. Small Group...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Mattingly,Joshua C, US Army Command and General Staff College Fort Leavenworth United...
Adaptive autonomous systems of interest to DoD have great potential to complement human performance in a wide range of missions. This particularly is true for adaptive systems that learn those whose behavior on a given set of inputs may change over time, even after the system has been fielded. However, such adaptation makes exhaustive testing, certification, and licensure of the final system impossible.
Topics: DTIC Archive, Tate,David M, Institute for Defense Analyses Alexandria, unmanned vehicles,...
Unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and their meteoric rise in popularity among hobbyists and commercial users have created a sense of urgency among lawmakers to develop a strategic policy to facilitate domestic UAS integration into the national airspace. Local municipalities and state agencies are initiating legislative efforts to develop best practices, ordinances, and policies in the absence of a structured legal framework for UAS expansion. The city of Phoenix is among those seeking solutions...
Topics: drones, unmanned aerial systems (UAS), unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), strategic policy guidance,...
Between April 16, 2007, and December 14, 2012, the United States has seen 25 mass shootings, seven of which occurred in 2012. A report by United States Department of Homeland Security, in 2009, suggested that the United States will be the target of a terrorist act that could cause a high number of casualties. The November 26, 2008, attack on Mumbai is a transparent example of how determined terrorists, trained to die fighting, can bring a large metropolitan city to its knees. It is entirely...
Topics: Active-shooter, Multi-Assault Counter Terrorism Action Capabilities (MACTAC), Immediate Action...
The US Army Research Laboratory (ARL) Summer Student Symposium is an ARL Directors Award Program for all the students participating in various summer scholarship and contract activities across ARL. The goal of the program is to recognize and publicize exceptional achievements made by students and their mentors in support of Army science. All undergraduate and graduate interns are encouraged to submit an abstract summarizing their accomplishments and to participate in the symposium....
Topics: DTIC Archive, Pesce-Rodriguez, Rose, US Army Research Laboratory Adelphi United States, ARMY...
The United States armed forces are currently in the process of developing the next doctrine, Joint Concept for Access and Maneuver in the Global Commons (JAM-GC). The current concept of Air Sea Battle highlights some areas of concern, especially in regards towards command and control of globally deployed troops. This paper argues that the leadership precepts of Mission Command will be beneficial over centralized control and centralized execution. Mission Command is particularly helpful in...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Ahrens,Ramon, AIR WAR COLLEGE MONTGOMERY United States, unmanned aerial vehicles,...
Modeling and control of aerial manipulators are presented in this study. An aerial manipulator is an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) equipped with a robotic arm. Aerial manipulators have potential for many applications, such as rescue operations along tall buildings and high cliffs, maintenance and repairing of power line equipment, and retrieval of items from difficult-to-access locations. Control of aerial manipulators is a challenging problem due to dynamic interactions between aerial vehicles...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Tavora,Bruno F, Naval Postgraduate School Monterey United States, unmanned aerial...
June 2035: the sky was clear and the ocean was calm. It was a perfect night to attack the United States. A fishing trawler rested peacefully on the smooth Atlantic Ocean about 150 miles due east of Washington DC. The trawler was not alone; a recreational craft was 50 yards off the trawlers starboard side. The trawler was devoid of a crew, which had left for the luxury craft about 15 minutes before. On board the trawler were two metal frames, one fore and one aft, each supporting a twin-boom...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Krause,Mark J, Air War College -Air University Maxwell AFB United States, deterrence,...
The use of autonomous weapon systems (AWS) in warfare is not a new concept. One could argue that the development and integration of such systems have evolved over the last century and accelerated significantly after the September 11, 2001 (9/11) attacks on the U.S. homeland. AWS will likely continue to grow in both capabilities and numbers. This growth of unmanned systems is not limited to the U.S. military or even the United States; it is an international phenomena that includes government and...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Caton,Jeffrey L, ARMY WAR COLLEGE CARLISLE BARRACKS PA CARLISLE BARRACKS, unmanned...
The rapid rise of unmanned aircraft over the last decade gives the misleading impression that the weapon suddenly blossomed out of nowhere. In reality, the technology dates back to the infancy of aviation itself. Indeed, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) foundered as mere footnotes in aviation history for nearly a century before abruptly experiencing exponential growth, with no end in sight. That raises two questions: why now, and what can we anticipate for the future? This dissertation explores...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Spinetta,Lawrence, Air University School of Advanced Air and Space Studies Maxwell...
The Coast Guards acquisition program of record (POR) calls for procuring 8 National Security Cutters (NSCs), 25 Offshore Patrol Cutters (OPCs), and 58 Fast Response Cutters (FRCs) as replacements for 90 aging Coast Guard cutters and patrol craft. The Coast Guards proposed FY2017 budget requests a total of $467 million in acquisition funding for the NSC, OPC, and FRC programs.
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This work demonstrates the use of optimal control and stochastic estimation techniques as an autonomous near real-time dynamic route planner for the DoD concept of the loyal wingman. First, the optimal control problem is formulated for a static threat environment and a hybrid numerical method is demonstrated. The optimal control problem is transcribed to a nonlinear program using direct orthogonal collocation, and a heuristic particle swarm optimization algorithm is used to supply an initial...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Humphreys,Clay J, AIR FORCE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH...
