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Original title on 712 A/B: Shipboard Organic UAV Operation

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Shipboard Organic UAV Operations

Presented to Military Operations Research Society Symposium

21-23 June 2005

Joe Wenderoth(410) 682-1366

joe.wenderoth@lmco.com

Balancing Risk for an Uncertain Future

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• Littoral Initiatives in Fleet Battle Experiment Juliet

• Industry Led Collaborative Execution

• Evolution of Shipboard Organic UAV Concepts

• Organic UAV Development Initiatives

• Shipboard Implementation

• Shipboard Operation

• Conclusions / Recommendations

Background

UAV

Integration

UAV Ops

Results

1

2

3

Topics

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1. FBE-J Experiment Background

• Navy Littoral Initiatives Assigned (July-Aug 2002)

– Demonstrate Reconfigurable Littoral Platform

– Demonstrate Netfires CONOPS in the Littoral

• Led Industry Collaborative Development– Organize as Sea Slice Team– Start Littoral Design with a Clean Sheet– “Be a Littoral Combatant” was Prime Requirement– Derive All Other Requirements

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Unique, Fast, Stable Platform with Fortuitous Proportions

Origin: Experimentation Platform Sea Slice

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100 Ft.

200 Ft.

300 Ft.

Sea SLICEHSV

105’ x 55’203.8 tonnes

“Joint Venture”(HSV XI)

313’ x 85’1250 tonnes

0

Skjold HSV144’ x 42’260 tons

Sea SLICE Provides The Speed and Seakeeping Performance of a Ship 3-5x times its Size

100 Ft.

ReferenceUSS Cyclone

170’ x 25’288 tons

FBE-J HSV Size Comparisons

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Integrated Experimental Platform

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Colors Not Representative

Sensors• Silent Sentry• Sea FLIR• Sea SAFIRE

KnuckleBoom Crane

Ku Band SATCOM

Netfires• Self Protect (SIM)• JLWL (Live Fire)• Aft Battery (SIM)• JWCS (Mobile)

Torpedo Launcher

35MM Millennium Gun

ElectroOpticalDirectorMast

Multi-missionModules

Torpedo Launcher

Final FBE-J Sea SLICE Configuration

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• Primary Experiment: Reconfigurability– Modular Mission Capability Implementation

– Swap Out Equipment Every Few Days– Reenter Fray With New Mission Configuration

• Netfires Man-in-the-Loop Naval CONOPS

• Front Line “Node” Enabling Net-Centric Warfare

• Sea SLICE Multi-mission Modules– Command & Control (Supports all other modules)– Netfires (390 Simulated Rounds + One Live Firing)– Torpedo Launchers (Simulated 4 Rounds)– 35 MM Gun Module (Simulated + Live Fire)– Passive Sensor Suite (3 FLIRs, Passive Radar) – Special Missions

– Unmanned Underwater Vehicle – Towed Mapping Sonar– SOF Support (VBSS)

Driving Sea SLICE Concepts for FBE-J

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• Tasking– Equipment Mounting,

Transport, and Positioning– Rapid Sea SLICE

Reconfiguration– Support for Naval Fires

and Mine Warfare• Accomplishments

– Performed Multiple Concurrent Tasks

– Combined Self Protection Modules and Mission Modules • Lessons Learned

– Human Factors Investigation/Improvements Required– Strong Support for Side Scan Sonar Module– Gun Module Performed Well– Vert Rep Worked Well for STOM Support

Modular Mission Payload

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Collaboration ofIndustry with Navy

Cost Effective Operation

Industry Resources and Support

Communications Suite

Concept Development and Validation

US Navy Venues and Scenarios

Industry Sea Trial Initiative

Vision for Collaborative Execution

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• Form IPT and SubIPTs to Execute Integration & Test

• Manage Team at the Platform Level

• Invite Technology Collaborators and Vet Their Products

• Select Fielded Technologies (Intermediate Development Level)

• Form Advisory Group – Control Team Expectations

• Satisfy Navy Experiment Initiative Requirements, but…

• Start with Clean Sheet - “Be a Littoral Combatant”

• Allow for Overlapping Capabilities (Redundancy)

• Develop Agreements among Partners (Terms of Reference)

Team Building is a Social Process

Method for Collaborative Execution

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Denny BakerM&S SubIPT

410 682-0166

Mark ZimmermanC4I SubIPT410 682-2017

Les BasakWeapons SubIPT

410 682-0608

Pam LatrobeSensors SubIPT

410 682-0929

Phil GreenwaldShip Integration

SubIPT410 682-1206

Roger StreeterShip Ops SubIPT

408 756-8514

Joe WenderothFBE-J IPT

410 682-1366

Tony Mannino(D)Steve MatelliWill KraftTony Mannino Angel MoralesCecil SecrestAlex Boon

as neededJohn Murphy*Mark AlberdingSteve Hanson FLIRMike Lewis Akron

Bob Fitzgerald(D)George GoetzJim PetrieJohn Murphy*

Jon Fleischer(D)Steve Matelli, SliceBob Fitzgerald, LchrWayne Civinskas*Michael DialJohn Stewart M&FCMike Lewis, AkronSteve Hanson FLIRNSWC-DD TorpGary Trimble UUVGary Nelson MMSOrest Ukrainsky CmbtBob Key VF C4IManassas C4I

Dave Sauter (D)David GillHoan NguyenDavid StoverJim PetrieCecil Secrest*JohnMurphy*

Tony Kopera (D)David GillBob Fitzgerald

IPT Manning Draft V6

Sea Slice Capt(USN)Sea Slice Crew

Steering CommitteeJoe Volpe OAJoe Ducas NWDC BDGerry Nifontoff SD BDNeil Zerbe C4I IPTGeorge Root AP IR&DAl Carney M&FC LEAPSShip Ops USNOrest Ukrainsky COMBATSSBrad Zell, FLIRBob Key, VF, UAV Sim

Steve Archbold VFLarry Fox US

Steve Hanson – FLIR

Dennis Freeman– Silent Sentry

Thomas James – COMBATTS

Steve Archbold-TLNN

Neil Zerbe Q70

Doyle Green NSWCMike Lewis Akron

GovernmentGuy Purser NWDCMike Dial BMHKevin Seavey BMH

Lots of Players Complex Communications

Sea Slice Team FBE-J IPT Partners

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VRC-99ATCDLKuBand SATCOM 1

NP-3B

FBE-J SATCO

MNetwor

k XMbps

USS ComstockLSD-45

USS John Paul Jones

USS Fitzgerald

USS Coronado

USS BoxerLHD-4

VRC-99TSA

802.11

HSV

USS Lake Erie

FCTCPACSan Diego DREN

Cloud

NSWC DahlgrenVDD21

NAWC PaxJSF

NUWC NewportVSSGN

SSC San Diego

U2

F/A -18 ATARS

CDL

JTF CDRSuffolk

JFLCCLejuenn

eJFACCNellis

TeleportFt

Gordon

USA CompNTC

KuBand SATCOM 2

NCTAMS Wahiwa

CLPt Mugu

Sea Slice

NWDC Slide (with LM mods)

FBE-J Communications Architecture

6-9 AugUSN to PortVIP Tours

LM/Customer Days

Sea Slice MissionsDuring FBE-J

23-26 JulMIW-Q Routes Towed Sonar

UAV IPB CoordUUV MIW

31 July –2 AugSea SLICE Live Fire • 35MM vs Small

Boat Target• NetFires BTV Shot

29-30 JulNetfires High Vol

Calls for FireSTOM

JWCS Launcher to Beach

JV HSV Escort

30 JulASW

July 26-28Force ProtectionMIW with UUVs,

30 Jul ASW

Naval Fires Freeplay

Anti-Swarm

4-5 AugTime Sens. Tgt

Naval Fires

1

6

5

8

3

29JulASW

2

3 –5 AugSOF Support

VBSS

7

Planned & Executed

Planned & Not Executed

4

Challenging Schedule Provides Many Opportunities

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• FBE J Proved Utility of Focused Mission Modules

– Spawned Focused Mission Ship and LCS Solicitations

– Rapid Reconfigurability Can Be Achieved

• Coordinated Small Boat Attacks are a Major Threat

– Need a Surface-to-Surface Weapon with Standoff Range

– Must Rapidly Find, Identify, and Attack Fast Attack Craft

• Anti-Small Boat System Requires:

– Persistent Surveillance with Organic Off Board Platform

– UAV Mission Module Integrated with Weapon System

– Generic Components (Launch, Control, Capture)

“Our” FBE J Conclusions / Recommendations

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• Evolution of Shipboard Organic UAV Concepts

– Use Systems Orientation with Shipboard Demonstration

– Enable Weapons Engagement with UAV Technology

• Organic UAV Development Initiatives

– Design for Minimal Manning

– Strive for Routine, Persistent UAV Operations

• Shipboard Implementation

– ONR Demonstration Funding via Small Business (STTR)

– Develop Generic Components (Launch, Control, Capture)

– Define Mission Specialist Roles and Procedures

2. UAV Mission Module Integration

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PilotLocations Flight Control

Computer

Control Module Cable Feed Trough

Control ModulePower Input

GPS antenna

RecoveryDevice & Camera

UAV Launcher

Sea Slice UAV Ops Demo Arrangements

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Demo Shelters & Mission Mast

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Shelter Loading On Sea Slice

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Shelter Universal ISO Mounts

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GPS UAV Control

Cameras

WX Station

UAVVideo

Mission Mast as Installed

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Complex EMI/EMC Environment

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UAV Recovery Path

Wind Direction

SW @ 7 Mph

Ownship Heading

Ownship Burble Direction

Burble Velocity = 20 + 8 = ~ 28 kts Wind Over Deck

Apparent Wind 20 Knots

Consider Wind Over the Deck

Ownship Heading Plan for UAV Recovery

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Embedded Engineer

Valiant Workstation

Validate Minimal Manning Concepts

ANLAS / GUSS / Valiant Control Station

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Demonstrate Automation Needs

Pilot with Manual Control

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UAV Recovery Operations At-Sea

Speed ~15 kts

~28 kts

WP 81

WP 82

WP 83WP 84WP 95WP 96

WP 97

UAV

Awaiting Recovery Orbit(Starboard Side of Ship)

Step 4

Step 5

Sea SLICEStep 3~6 ktsWind

Stern

Starboard

BowPort

UAV Enters Recovery Pattern

Approach Turn

Up Wind Turn

Down Wind Leg

On Final Approach

Down Wind Turn

“Abeam”

Step 2

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Pilot Position

~40 feet

Pilot View Point: Net or Arresting Line Capture

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Pre-Launch Checks

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• Shipboard Operation

– Launch Methods

– Manual and Automated Control

– Recovery Sequence

• Conclusions / Recommendations

– Shipboard Impact

– Mission Module Evaluation

– UAV Operations

3. UAV Ops Results

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Silver Fox Launch from Sea Slice

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Recovery System Stowed

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Deploying Recovery System

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Patent Pending

Net Recovery of Silver Fox

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Recovered Sliver Fox

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Patent Pending

A-SULCRS Developed Tail Hook

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Tie Wrap on Arresting Line

Patent Pending

Arresting Line Configuration

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Extended Recovery Cable

Patent Pending

Initial Arresting Line Engagement

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• Launch:– 8 of 8 Successful UAV Pneumatic Launches with Tail Hook – Hand Launch and Bungee Launches are also Possible

• Control– Remote Operational Control (Mission Control)

• Drop Hook Executed Reliably• Flight Plan Transmit Verified

– Glide Slope Control• Generally Good for Positioning UAV for Recovery

– Auto Recovery Control• Requires Improved UAV Flight Control Accuracy for Success

• Recovery– Net Recoveries

• Promising, Especially with Tail Hook Net Capture• Comments: UAVs Design Tradeoff for Maritime Recovery Operation

– Arresting Line Recoveries• Requires More Testing for Characterization• Comments: Tail Hook and Latch Design Looks Promising

Demonstration Summary

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Questions?

Sea SLICE Underway