78 November 2001

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Robotic and Unmanned Sensors

• 7-8 November 2001

Mr. Michael Madden PM UAV Payloads (732)
427-5816 Michael.madden_at_iews.monmouth.army.mil
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Agenda

• Who Are We?
• Where Are We Headed?
• Tech Base Transition
• Summary

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Who Are We?
Today
Yesterday
Oct 26 Mission Change
PEO IEWS
PEO IEWS
PEO IEWS
PM NV/RSTA
PM NV/RSTA
PM NV/RSTA
PM TESAR
PM UAV Payloads
PM Robotic and Unmanned Sensors

• TUAV/SUAV/MAV
• SAR/MTI
• EO/IR
• LIDAR

• UGV Payloads
• Unattended Sensors

• Predator
• SAR

HTI Application Potential
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Mission Statement

• Integrate, test and produce qualified,
  interoperable sensor systems for unmanned air and
  ground applications in support of multiple Army
  and DoD mission areas in a cost-effective manner.
  

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Brigade TUAV Advanced Payload Roadmap
TRADOCPriority
FY03
FY04
FY05
FY06
FY07
FY02
FY08
FY09
Communication Relay-Light
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Advanced EO/IR w/LRF
2
3
SAR/MTI
Laser Designator/ Illuminator
4
5
Hyperspectral
Prod. in FY10
SDD Phase Production Phase
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Planned ER/MP TUAV Payload Roadmap
FY03
FY04
FY05
FY06
FY07
FY02
FY08
FY09
TRADOCPriority
Advanced EO/IR w/LRF
KPP
KPP
SAR/MTI
Communication Relay Payload-Heavy
1
Laser Designator/Illuminator
2
3
Hyperspectral
Prod. in FY10
LIDAR
Other
SDD Phase Production Phase
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UAV Payload Capability

• Sensor Capabilities
• Large Area Surveillance Mapping
• Medium Area Detection, Targeting, Tracking and
  Identification
• Hidden and Camouflaged Targets and Personnel
• Force Protection and other Sensors

• Payload - Initial Fielding
• Advanced EO/IR w/Mosaic - FY06/07
• SAR/MTI - FY06/07
• RTV (LIDAR) - FY07
• Advanced EO/IR - FY06/07
• FOPEN - FY10
• Hyperspectral - FY10
• NBC - FY08
• Countermine - FY08

All based on current funding projections
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Where Are We Headed?
Modular Plug Play Architecture
Other Layered Sensors
UAVs
RSTA Sensor/UGV
UGS
C4ISRDomain
C2
Soldier remains our Focus
Infantry Carrier
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Where Are We Headed?

• Unmanned Systems, Land Warfare
• Application Must Use a Coordinated Integrated and
  Interactive Methodology
• Soldier and Small Units (e.g., Battalion and
  Below) Controlling a Larger Area
• Mission-centric and Distributed
• Fewer Operators, Maintainers, Repairers and
  Supporters
• No Stove-piped Approaches

Smaller, More Agile, Mobile and Lethal
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Where Are We Headed?
FCS Sensor Principles

• Self-sufficient Sensor Capability
• Maximize Commonality Across Sensors
• Networking with Collaborative Sensor Fusion
  Across Platforms
• Remote Networked Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS)
  Sensing with UAVs, UGSs, and Robotic Platforms

Soldier-centric Looking at Soldier Needs from the
Bottom Up!
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PM Robotic and Unmanned Sensors - Technology

• Components
• Payloads Platform
• MTI/SAR TUAV/UGV
• EO/IR TUAV/SUAV/UGV
• CRP-L/M TUAV
• Chem Det TUAV/SUAV/UGV
• MET TUAV/UGV
• RTV TUAV

Acquisition Tech Base PM SW I2WDPM
NV/RSTA NVESD PM SW I2WDPM TRCS STCDPM
SATCOM STCD PM ACS I2WDPM TUAV AMRDEC PM UGV
NVESD
Sensor Payloads
Team C4IEWS PEO IEWS CECOM
Communications
Air/Ground Frame
Virtual PMs
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Unmanned Sensors Acquisition Roadmap
FY03
FY04
FY05
FY06
FY07
FY02
FY08
FY09

• SUAV
• OAV (VP)
• MAV (MP)
• Adv. Payloads
• Acoustic
• Chemical
• LRF
• UGS
• Silent Warrior
• MIUGS
• NSfOF
• UGV Payloads
• CETS
• TBD
• Netted Comms

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Tech Base Transition
I2WD - Multi-Functional Intelligence and Remote
Sensor Suite (MIRSS)
Transition Silent Warrior Block I -
FY03 Silent Warrior Block II - FY05
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Tech Base Transition
NVESD - Networked Sensors for the Objective Force
ATD
Networked Sensors and Communications in support
of the Tactical Infosphere
Transition FY07/08
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Tech Base Transition
NVESD - Cost-Effective Targeting System (CETS)
Critical Technologies Uncooled FLIR SWIR Gated
Camera Eyesafe Laser Rangefinder/
Illuminator Onboard ATR
Laser Receiver 0.5o x 0.5o
NFOV FLIR 4.6o x 3.4o
Laser Illuminator 18m x 9m Spot
WFOV FLIR 9.3o x 6.8o
Transition FY05
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Summary

• Leverage Tech Base (ATDs and STOs)
• Participating in Requirement Generation (MNS ?
  ORD)
• MOA with JPO/UGVS
• Networking Comms is Critical Piece Must Be
  Developed as Part of the Sensor Package
• Determine Best of Breed Solution
• Transition and Field as a Component to Objective
  Force

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Backup
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Background Assumptions
SUAV

• SUAV Data to Support Transition from Technology
  Readiness Assessment
• Choice of Advanced Payloads from Oct 01
  Technology Readiness Assessment
• Each SUAV Comes with Basic EO/IR or Camera
  Capability
• Assume 2 SUAV Airframes/System per Draft SUAV ORD
• SUAV Requirements Distribution per Draft SUAV ORD
• Armor 1203
• Infantry 100
• Special Forces 498
• Military Police 100
• Total 1901

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Background Assumptions
UGS

• Cost
• Sensor 15K
• Repeater 20K
• Distribution
• 1 Set UGS per Battalion
• 1 Set Equals 50 Sensors 5 Repeaters
• 90 Maneuver Battalions in Active Army

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Small UAV (SUAV)

• Suited for Complex Terrain and Urban Environment