The Altair Unmanned Aircraft System UAS By Hayley Stommel UAS By Hayley Stommel

What is the Altair Unmanned Aircraft System? FNew fire technology FRobot Plane FVariant of the Predator drone built by San Diego-based General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. and NASA FDetects fire with infrared imaging sensors (NASA) FHigh altitude aircraft controlled by personnel on ground. Generally used for scientific/commercial research missions FNew fire technology FRobot Plane FVariant of the Predator drone built by San Diego-based General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. and NASA FDetects fire with infrared imaging sensors (NASA) FHigh altitude aircraft controlled by personnel on ground. Generally used for scientific/commercial research missions

Unmanned Aircraft Consists of…

Purposes for UAS FFirefighting FPolice Disturbances (crime scenes, etc) FReconnaissance Support in natural disasters ie: hurricanes, mudslides FSurveillance (in war zones) FFirefighting FPolice Disturbances (crime scenes, etc) FReconnaissance Support in natural disasters ie: hurricanes, mudslides FSurveillance (in war zones)

Why I chose UAS technology FSun Valley Fire FSan Diego Fire FAutonomy will play a crucial role in future operational objectives FSun Valley Fire FSan Diego Fire FAutonomy will play a crucial role in future operational objectives

Castle Rock Fire, Sun Valley, Idaho

What is Autonomy? FRecent emerging field FAbility to make decisions without human intervention FGoal: tech machines to be “smart” and act more like humans FRecent emerging field FAbility to make decisions without human intervention FGoal: tech machines to be “smart” and act more like humans

How UAS Works FCollects Data FProcesses it into images FSends images via satellite to fire command centers FCollects Data FProcesses it into images FSends images via satellite to fire command centers

History of the UAS FInitially used for military and national defense. FSimilar to Predator B FOver the years technology has been a major contribution to the unmanned aircraft work in progress FInitially used for military and national defense. FSimilar to Predator B FOver the years technology has been a major contribution to the unmanned aircraft work in progress

First flight by a powered unmanned aircraft (Curtiss Sperry Aerial Torpedo) F First radio controlled flight (RAE 1921 Target) F First UAV used in the target drone role (Fairey Queen) F First use of a PGM in combat (Fritz) F First use of a cruise missile in combat (Fieseler Fi 103 "V-1") F First UAV used in the science research role (Northrop QP-61) F First UAV used in the reconnaissance role (Northrop SD-1 Observer) F First untethered flight by an unmanned helicopter (Gyrodyne QH-50) F First UAV used in the strike role (Gyrodyne QH-50) F First trans-Atlantic crossing by an unmanned aircraft (Insitu Aerosonde) F First trans-Pacific crossing by an unmanned aircraft (Northrop Grumman Global Hawk) First flight by a powered unmanned aircraft (Curtiss Sperry Aerial Torpedo) F First radio controlled flight (RAE 1921 Target) F First UAV used in the target drone role (Fairey Queen) F First use of a PGM in combat (Fritz) F First use of a cruise missile in combat (Fieseler Fi 103 "V-1") F First UAV used in the science research role (Northrop QP-61) F First UAV used in the reconnaissance role (Northrop SD-1 Observer) F First untethered flight by an unmanned helicopter (Gyrodyne QH-50) F First UAV used in the strike role (Gyrodyne QH-50) F First trans-Atlantic crossing by an unmanned aircraft (Insitu Aerosonde) F First trans-Pacific crossing by an unmanned aircraft (Northrop Grumman Global Hawk)

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How is UAS better than other methods such as GPS FHuman pilots vs. UAS pilot FPhysiological limitations FMaximum flight hours 30+ F3000lb fuel capacity FFly above 52,000ft FOperate at night FAbove Smoke FHuman pilots vs. UAS pilot FPhysiological limitations FMaximum flight hours 30+ F3000lb fuel capacity FFly above 52,000ft FOperate at night FAbove Smoke

More Benefits to Autonomy field FHigh Reliability FControl system FHelps prepare maps to assist in planning efforts FUndetected at high altitudes FHigh Reliability FControl system FHelps prepare maps to assist in planning efforts FUndetected at high altitudes FIn fires: is able to fly above path of air tankers and helicopters fighting fire below

Interesting Facts FIn UK, BAE Systems announced UAS to be used for police/coastal work as soon as 2012 FNational Oceanic Atmospheric Administration began using “Aerosonde” UAS as “Hurricane Hunter” FIn UK, BAE Systems announced UAS to be used for police/coastal work as soon as 2012 FNational Oceanic Atmospheric Administration began using “Aerosonde” UAS as “Hurricane Hunter”

Downside to UAS FNo pilot on board FDoes not meet FAA requirements FCostly FNo pilot on board FDoes not meet FAA requirements FCostly

Alternative Uses for UAS FPredicting weather FGo into hurricanes (above) for quick information FTrack air pollution FPredicting weather FGo into hurricanes (above) for quick information FTrack air pollution

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