Application of small sensor payload on tactical UAV
Small sensor payload application on tactical drones
A. Brescia2
1--Department of Engineering at the university of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona,USA
2--Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) in Patuxent River, MD, USA
Summary
In recent years, miniaturization of sensors has enabled the installation of multiple sensors on a single unmanned flight system (USA) platform. The ability to synchronize devices on multiple UAS platforms enhances data collection and application. This article discusses a range of new sensors under study and references case studies. With reference to current capabilities and future needs, defensive and non-defensive operations will be discussed. The article describes some of the sensors currently in use. It is predicted that in the next few years, we will see a sharp increase in the use of small motor vehicles, and the ability to use payloads will also improve.
Background
In the next decade, remote sensing technology will become the main tool for data acquisition, and the collection of airborne data will become an important means. Due to the size and weight limitations of current sensors, they are not suitable for use on small drones. At the same time, the use of drones and the required data have been clearly stated, and it is urgent to develop miniature sensors.
The article summarizes the performance of some of the sensors installed on Silver Fox and Manta drones, and their applications.
2. Sensor type characteristics
2.1 infrared sensor
Observable range: 8um-12um;
Identifying people and animals by measuring body heat to detect and track living objects;
Combined with visible light images, it can effectively identify targets.
2.2 high resolution sensor
Increased video and photo resolution for the public;
The system quality is good, the price is suitable, and the use is convenient;
There is a lack of hard disk data storage or remote transmission.
2.3 hyperspectral sensor
The hyperspectral sensor mounted on the drone uses visible light and near-infrared;
The system weighs about 5 pounds, 240 spectral channels, up to 200HZ;
The system is a push-broom imager with a 10° field of view and an image with a resolution of 16 cm at a height of 1000 feet above the ground;
The Resonon system on the Silver Fox drone is miniaturized, and its hyperspectral system weighs 2 pounds, with heavy onboard computers and data storage devices.
Figure 1 Resonon PIKA II hyperspectral imager mounted on a Silver Fox aircraft
3. Case analysis
Use the Silver Fox and Manta drones for the following special tasks:
3.1 Coastal surveillance missions carried out by the US Navy;
3.2 Tunnel exploration exercises funded by the US Naval Air Systems Command;
3.3 Air pollution data collected in the Maldives;
3.4 Greenland Adventure.
4. Summary
In the past few years, the size and functionality of small sensors have increased. With the development of the drone market, more and more sensors have been developed. The configurations discussed in this paper include the integration and operation of spectrum, radio frequency and aerosol sensors that have been evaluated in various drone acts/tasks. In the next few years, there will be other sensors with more performance that can run on these small tactical drone platforms. They are expected to be used not only for military purposes, but also for a wide range of commercial purposes.
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