Download or read book U S Army Unmanned Aircraft Systems Roadmap 2010 2035 written by and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Roadmap outlines how the U.S. Army will develop, organize, and employ UAS from 2010 to 2035 across full spectrum operations. The Army UAS Roadmap is nested with the Unmanned Systems (UMS) Initial Capabilities Document (ICD) and capitalizes on UAS capabilities and emerging technologies so that the warfighter can conduct missions more effectively with less risk. Experiences in Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) prove that UAS significantly augment mission accomplishment by reducing a soldier's workload and their exposure to direct enemy contact. The UAS serve as unique tools for the commander, which broaden battlefield situational awareness and ability to see, target, and destroy the enemy by providing actionable intelligence to the lowest tactical levels. Unmanned platforms are the emerging lethal and non-lethal weapons of choice that will continue to transform how the Army prosecutes future operations and ultimately save lives. The eventual employment of sustainment/cargo UAS will ensure responsive and uninterrupted sustainment support ultimately increasing freedom of action and operational reach. The roadmap, although not directive in nature, is a living document that factually and conceptually benchmarks the Army's UAS strategy for the next 25 years and provides a common vision for all organizations responsible for synchronizing this transformation.

Download or read book U S Army Unmanned Aircraft Systems Roadmap 2010 2035 written by U. S. Army U.S. Army Roadmap and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-04-28 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The U.S. Army began combat operations in October 2001 with 54 operational Hunter and Shadow unmanned aircraft. Today, the Army has over 4,000 unmanned aircraft system in various sizes and capabilities with still more programmed.

Download or read book U S Army Roadmap for Unmanned Aircraft Systems 2010 2035 written by United States. Department of Defense. Office of the Secretary of Defense and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The purpose of The US Army UAS Roadmap (2010-2035) is to provide a broad vision for how the Army will develop,organize, and employ UAS across the full spectrum of operations. The major ideas that emerge will provide a common foundation for continued learning and analysis. We will evaluate ideas and challenge assumptions to develop a full range of UAS capabilities. The roadmap will inform warfighting functional concepts, contribute to capabilities-based assessments, and assist in the development of resource informed decisions on new technologies that will be evaluated through comprehensive experimentation and testing. Ultimately, our roadmap will frame an answer to the question, "What UAS capabilities do we need for the Army in the future?."--Foreword.

Download or read book Eyes of the Army written by and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this document is to provide a broad vision for how the Army will develop, organize, and employ UAS across the full spectrum of operations. The major ideas that emerge will provide a common foundation for continued learning and analysis. We will evaluate ideas and challenge assumptions to develop a full range of UAS capabilities. The roadmap will inform warfighting functional concepts, contribute to capabilities-based assessments, and assist in the development of resource informed decisions on new technologies that will be evaluated through comprehensive experimentation and testing. Ultimately, our roadmap will frame an answer to the questions, "What UAS capabilities do we need for the Army in the future". The road map provides the basis for an evolutionary approach to developing and integrating UAS capabilities into our formations. The road map is divided into three time periods: near (2010-2015), mid (2016-2025), and far (2026-2035). The near-term focus addresses gaps in today's UAS capabilities while emphasizing the rapid integration of existing technologies to meet current demands of the Warfighter on the ground. The mid-term focus is on integrating additional multipurpose UAS into all aspects of Army operations ranging from "Network" support to "Cargo" capable. The more distant future is focused on increasing capability while reducing size, power, and weight requirements.

Download or read book Unmanned Aircraft Systems Roadmap 2005 2030 written by and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "As the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) enters its fourth year, the contributions of unmanned aircraft (UA) in sorties, hours, and expanded roles continue to increase. As of September 2004, some twenty types of coalition UA, large and small, have flown over 100,000 total flight hours in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM (OEF) and Operation IRAQI FREEDOM (OIF). Their once reconnaissance only role is now shared with strike, force protection, and signals collection, and, in doing so, have helped reduce the complexity and time lag in the sensor-to-shooter chain for acting on "actionable intelligence." UA systems (UAS) continue to expand, encompassing a broad range of mission capabilities. These diverse systems range in cost from a few thousand dollars to tens of millions of dollars, and range in capability from Micro Air Vehicles (MAV) weighing less than one pound to aircraft weighing over 40,000 pounds. UA, and unmanned systems in general, are changing the conduct of military operations in the GWOT by providing unrelenting pursuit without offering the terrorist a high value target or a potential captive. As the Department of Defense (DoD) develops and employs an increasingly sophisticated force of unmanned systems, including UA over the next 25 years (2005 to 2030), technologists, acquisition officials, and operational planners require a clear, coordinated plan for the evolution and transition of this capability. The overarching goal of this Roadmap, in following the Strategic Planning Guidance (SPG), is to guide the Military Departments and defense agencies toward a logical, systematic migration of mission capabilities to this new class of military tools. The goal is to address the most urgent mission needs that are supported both technologically and operationally by various UAS."--Page i.

Download or read book Autonomous Weapons Systems written by Nehal Bhuta and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2016-09 with total page 421 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This examination of the implications and regulation of autonomous weapons systems combines contributions from law, robotics and philosophy.

Download or read book Drones and Other Unmanned Weapons Systems under International Law written by Stuart Maslen and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2018-08-16 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drone strikes have become a key feature of counterterrorism operations in an increasing number of countries. This work explores the various domestic and international legal regimes that govern the manufacture, transfer, and use of armed drones as well as fully autonomous weapons systems where computer algorithms decide who or what to target and when to fire.

Download or read book Unmanned Aircraft Systems Additional Actions Needed to Improve Management and Integration of DoD Efforts to Support Warfighter Needs written by Sharon L. Pickup and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2009-06 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The DoD¿s use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) continues to increase. In 2000, DoD components had fewer than 50 unmanned aircraft in their inventory. By May 2008, they had more than 6,000. However, DoD faces challenges, such as UAS acquisition and the integration of UAS into joint combat operations. A series of recommendations has been made to address challenges, including the need for a UAS strategic plan. This report: (1) identifies key DoD efforts to improve the management and operational use of UAS; and (2) assess the extent to which these efforts constitute an overarching organizational framework to guide and oversee UAS efforts. Illustrations.

Download or read book Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems written by Nancy J. Cooke and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2016-08-12 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Highlights the human components of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems, their interactions with the technology and each other, and the implications of human capabilities and limitations for the larger system Considers human factors issues associated with RPAS, but within the context of a very large system of people, other vehicles, policy, safety concerns, and varying applications Chapters have been contributed by world class experts in HSI and those with operational RPAS experience Considers unintended consequences associated with taking a more myopic view of this system Examines implications for practice, policy, and research Considers both civil and military aspects of RPAS

Download or read book Military Communications in the Future Battlefield written by Marko Suojanen and published by Artech House. This book was released on 2018-07-31 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Taking an applications-oriented view, this unique volume delivers a forward-looking roadmap to military communications. This hands-on reference offers military and security technology practitioners insights into the key issues related to long-term development within the battlefield communications area. The book presents the technological alternatives for communication in the battlefield in unexpected situations and environments. This authoritative resource discusses unstructured formations of actors using a holistic approach that considers key capability requirements. Professionals and officers learn how to prepare for the unexpected and start building agile, adaptive and cognitive systems that are needed in future operating environments. From scenario-based capability planning...to situational and context awareness...to unmanned ground and aerial platforms, this easy-to-understand book covers the critical topics that practitioners need to master to achieve top performance in the battlefield.

Download or read book A Theory of the Drone written by GrŽgoire Chamayou and published by New Press, The. This book was released on 2015-01-06 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Parisian research scholar and author of Manhunts offers a philosophical perspective on the role of drone technology in today's changing military environments and the implications of drone capabilities in enabling democratic choices. 12,500 first printing.

Download or read book Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in Civilian Logistics and Supply Chain Management written by Kille, Tarryn and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2019-05-31 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many industries have begun to recognize the potential support that unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) offer, and this is no less true for the commercial sector. Current research on this field is narrowly focused on technological development to improve the functionality of delivery and endurance of the drone delivery in logistics, as well as on regulatory challenges posed by such operations. There is a need for further attention to be applied to operational and integration challenges associated with UAVs. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in Civilian Logistics and Supply Chain Management is a collection of innovative research that investigates the opportunities and challenges for the use of UAVs in logistics and supply chain management with a specific aim to focus on the multifaceted impact of drone delivery. While highlighting topics including non-military operations, public management, and safety culture, this book is ideally designed for government administrators, managers, industry professionals, researchers, and students.

Download or read book Unmanned Aircraft Systems written by U.s. Government Accountability Office and published by . This book was released on 2017-08-16 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Department of Defense (DOD) requested about $6.1 billion in fiscal year 2010 for new unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and for expanded capabilities in existing ones. To support ongoing operations, the Air Force and Army have acquired a greater number of larger systems. GAO was asked to determine the extent to which(1) plans were in place to account for the personnel, facilities, and communications infrastructure needed to support Air Force and Army UAS inventories; (2) DOD addressed challenges that affect the ability of the Air Force and the Army to train personnel for UAS operations; and (3) DOD updated its publications that articulate doctrine and tactics, techniques, and procedures to reflect the knowledge gained from using UAS in ongoing operations. Focusing on UAS programs supporting ongoing operations, GAO reviewed the services' program and funding plans in light of DOD's requirements definition and acquisition policy; interviewed UAS personnel in the United States and in Iraq about training experiences; and reviewed joint, multiservice, and service-specific publications."

Download or read book Deep Learning for Unmanned Systems written by Anis Koubaa and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-10-01 with total page 731 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is used at the graduate or advanced undergraduate level and many others. Manned and unmanned ground, aerial and marine vehicles enable many promising and revolutionary civilian and military applications that will change our life in the near future. These applications include, but are not limited to, surveillance, search and rescue, environment monitoring, infrastructure monitoring, self-driving cars, contactless last-mile delivery vehicles, autonomous ships, precision agriculture and transmission line inspection to name just a few. These vehicles will benefit from advances of deep learning as a subfield of machine learning able to endow these vehicles with different capability such as perception, situation awareness, planning and intelligent control. Deep learning models also have the ability to generate actionable insights into the complex structures of large data sets. In recent years, deep learning research has received an increasing amount of attention from researchers in academia, government laboratories and industry. These research activities have borne some fruit in tackling some of the challenging problems of manned and unmanned ground, aerial and marine vehicles that are still open. Moreover, deep learning methods have been recently actively developed in other areas of machine learning, including reinforcement training and transfer/meta-learning, whereas standard, deep learning methods such as recent neural network (RNN) and coevolutionary neural networks (CNN). The book is primarily meant for researchers from academia and industry, who are working on in the research areas such as engineering, control engineering, robotics, mechatronics, biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering and computer science. The book chapters deal with the recent research problems in the areas of reinforcement learning-based control of UAVs and deep learning for unmanned aerial systems (UAS) The book chapters present various techniques of deep learning for robotic applications. The book chapters contain a good literature survey with a long list of references. The book chapters are well written with a good exposition of the research problem, methodology, block diagrams and mathematical techniques. The book chapters are lucidly illustrated with numerical examples and simulations. The book chapters discuss details of applications and future research areas.

Download or read book Army Unmanned Aircraft System Operations FMI 3 04 155 Improved Gnat I Gnat RQ 1L Hunter RQ 5 MQ 5 Shadow RQ 7 Raven RQ 11 Joint Operations Targeting Reconnaissance written by U. S. Military and published by . This book was released on 2017-08-19 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the Army's keystone doctrine for how to fight and sustain Army Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). Chapter 1 focuses on UAS organizations, missions, and fundamentals. Chapter 2 provides an overview of Army UAS and system descriptions and capabilities. Chapter 3 provides an overview of joint UAS and the capabilities they give the maneuver commander. Chapter 4 discusses UAS planning considerations all users must be familiar with for the successful execution of UAS operations. Chapter 5 discusses employment of the UAS. Chapter 6 discusses sustainment requirements and considerations for UAS operations at all echelons. UAS operations support battlefield commanders and their staffs as they plan, coordinate, and execute operations. UAS increase the situational awareness (SA) of commanders through intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR). Chapter 1 * ORGANIZATION, MISSIONS, and FUNDAMENTALS * Section I - General * Unmanned aircraft system Types * Organization * Mission * Capabilities * Limitations * Fundamentals * Echelons of Support * Section II - Unmanned Aircraft System Organizations * RQ-1L I-Gnat Organization * RQ-5/MQ-5 Hunter Aerial Reconnaissance Company * RQ-7 Shadow Aerial Reconnaissance Platoon * RQ-11 Raven Team * Section III - Duty Descriptions and Responsibilities * Company Commander * Platoon Leader * Unmanned aircraft system Operations Officer (150U) * First Sergeant * Platoon Sergeant * Air Mission Commander * Unmanned aircraft system Operator (15W) * External Pilot (RQ-5/MQ-5 Hunter Only) * Unmanned Aerial System Operator (RQ-11 Raven) * Chapter 2 * ARMY UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS * RQ-1L I-Gnat * RQ-5/MQ-5 Hunter * RQ-7 Shadow * RQ-11 Raven * Chapter 3 * JOINT UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS * Section I - Joint UAS Request Procedures * Joint Command Architecture * Unmanned aircraft system Support * Section II - Air Force * RQ-4 Global Hawk * RQ/MQ-1 Predator * MQ-9 Predator B * Force Protection Aerial Surveillance System-Desert Hawk * Section III - Navy * RQ-2 Pioneer * RQ-8B Fire Scout * Section IV - Marine Corps * FQM-151 Pointer * Dragon Eye * Silver Fox * Scan Eagle * Section V - Coast Guard * Eagle Eye * Section VI-Special Operations Command * CQ-10 SnowGoose * FQM-151 Pointer * RQ-11 Raven * Dragon Eye * Chapter 4 * UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS MISSION PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS * Section I - Overview * Section II - Employment Considerations * Location of Unmanned aircraft systems * Sustained Operations * Terrain and Weather * Sensor Considerations * Threat Considerations * Time/Resources Available * Dynamic Retasking * Civil Considerations (Combat Operations) * Section III - Mission Planning Process * Mission Supported Unit * Echelons Above Brigade Combat Team Tasking and Planning * Brigade and Below Planning Responsibilities * Brigade and Below Tasking/Planning * Unmanned aircraft system Unit Planning Process * Post Mission Actions * Section IV - Army Airspace Command and Control * Section V - Command and Control * Levels of Interoperability * Communications * Using a Remote Video Terminal * Section VI - Risk Mitigation * Safety * Risk Management * Unmanned aircraft system Safety Considerations * Chapter 5 * UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS EMPLOYMENT * Section I - Reconnaissance and Surveillance * Reconnaissance * Unmanned aircraft system Reconnaissance Fundamentals * Actions on the Objective * Data Exfiltration * Surveillance * Section II - Security Operations * Screen * Guard and Cover Operations * Section III-Unmanned Aircraft System Targeting * Facilitate Targeting * Precision of Target Locations * Facilitate Command and Control * Facilitate Movement * Section IV - Manned-Unmanned Team Operations * Manned-Unmanned Team Missions * Reconnaissance, Surveillance, and Target Acquisition Missions * Screen Missions * Movement to Contact * Aerial Target Designation * Artillery Fire Support * Close Air Support * Kill Box * Section V - Personnel Recovery * Mission Execution

Download or read book 7 Seconds to Die written by John F. Antal and published by Casemate. This book was released on 2022-02-03 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A military study of the 2020 war between Armenia and Azerbaijan—the first war in history won primarily by unmanned systems. Fought over the course of forty-four days, the Second Nagorno-Karabakh war resulted in a decisive military victory for Azerbaijan. Armenia lost even though they controlled the high ground in a mountainous region that favored traditional defense. In 7 Seconds to Die, military consultant and historian John Antal examines the decisive factors of the war and their implications for the future of armed conflict. The fact that Azerbaijan won the war is not extraordinary, considering the correlation of forces arrayed against Armenia. What is exceptional is that this was the first modern war primarily decided by unmanned weapons. The Turkish-made BAYRAKTAR TB2 Unmanned Air Combat Vehicle (UCAV) and the Israeli-made HAROP Loitering Munition (LM) dominated the fighting and provided Azerbaijan with a war-winning advantage.

Download or read book Remote Sensing of Soils written by S. Dharumarajan and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2023-11-28 with total page 741 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Remote Sensing of Soils: Mapping, Monitoring and Measurement covers the basic, theoretical and scientific concepts of multidisciplinary subjects, including sections that relate to soil sciences, remote sensing, geoinformatics, geomatics, civil and water resource engineering, geography, agriculture, disaster management and the earth and environmental sciences. The book consists of defined elements to help guide the reader, including an abstract, introductions, a literature review, methodology, results and discussions, findings, recommendations and conclusions. Each chapter includes theoretical information that is illustrated with flow charts, tables, figures, diagrams and other related illustrations. Site-specific research and case studies are described throughout with geographical and demographical data, current scientific issues, impacts, solutions and societal benefits, thus providing readers from multi-disciplinary backgrounds the tools they need to successful map, analyze and monitor soils. Covers multispectral, hyperspectral and SAR remote sensing analysis of soil properties, soil moisture, soil salinity, and soil organic matters, etc., in spatio-temporal scale Includes a section on digital soil mapping, including integrated RS, GIS and insitu surveyed data analysis for digital soil mapping using widely accepted models and approaches Ideal for readers in the soil sciences, remote sensing, geoinformatics, geomatics, civil and water resource engineering, geography, agriculture, disaster management, and earth and environmental sciences