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COST ES0802 MC/WG Meeting > 20 - 21/09/2010
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COST ES0802 MC/WG Meeting Cambridge, September 20th – 21st, 2010
Use of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) to support the predictability of future
environmental crisis
Dipl.-Phys. Mirsad Delić (DLR, Institute of Flight Guidance)
COST ES0802 MC/WG Meeting > 20 – 21/09/2010
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Content
Generic mission flow of a UA mission
Advantages of UAS in Atmospheric Research
Example Mission
Future UA
Ground Control Station
Volcanic Ash Crisis Seminar 2010
COST ES0802 MC/WG Meeting > 20 – 21/09/2010
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Generic mission flow for a UA in Atmospheric Research
Takeoff and landing at the same airport
Flight in high altitude (> FL400) to mission area (atmospheric disorder)
Loiter at mission area to collect sensor data, duration up to four days
Real-Time analysis of collected sensor data is sent to GCS for further evaluation
atmospheric disorder
Airport
Takeoff / Landing area Loiter in mission areaTransfer area
Alternative airport
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Advantages of UAS in Atmospheric Research
Reusable - UA can be used multiple times
Controllable - flight parameters (heading, speed, altitude) can be changed during mission
High endurance - UA have an endurance up to 30 hours which will rise up to 10 days in the next few years
Lower risk - no direct human involvement, e.g. tornado research
Immediate data analysis - data obtained from payload sensors can be analysed in real-time; that gives the opportunity to react very quickly on and change mission parameters
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Example mission for a UA in Atmospheric ResearchVolcanic ash detection
Takeoff / Landing from several airports in Europe
Climb to affected altitude
Real-time analysis of ash particle density along main ATS routes
Based on results specific routes can be approved for flight operations
Small amount of UA sufficient to cover European continent
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Properties of suitable UA for atmospheric research
Wingspan: 150ft (46m)
Service ceiling: 65.000ft (~20km)
Cruise speed: 150kts
Payload: ~200kg
Endurance: more than four days (larger version with endurance up to ten days in development)
Propulsion: two 2.3 litre motor vehicle engines with 150hp each
(1) Picture of NASA “GlobalHawk Atmospheric Research UA” - Property of NASA
(2) Picture of Boeing „Phantom Eye“ - Property of Boeing
Example Boeing “Phantom-Eye”
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UA Ground Control Station
Consists of several modules:
Flight Planning - Mission
Flight Control
Payload control:
• Fusion, evaluation, analysis and interpretation of incoming sensor data
• Immediate availability of respective results
• Surveillance of sensor performance
Picture of future GCS - Property of Raytheon
COST ES0802 MC/WG Meeting > 20 – 21/09/2010
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Volcanic Ash Crisis Seminar 2010
Location: Belgrade - September 7th, 2010
DLR presentation:Use of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) to support the predictability of future environmental crisisIntroduction of COST ES0802 initiative
Seminar triggered by EUROCONTROL
Hosted by University of Belgrade, Division of Airports and Air Traffic Safety, Faculty of Transport and Traffic Engineering
Web site: http://apatc.sf.bg.ac.rs(find: Volcanic Ash Crisis 2010 Seminar, in red)
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Thank you. Any questions?