Accession Number:

ADA010979

Title:

Ideas for USAF RPV Development (A Transcript of an Informal Talk),

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

RAND CORP SANTA MONICA CALIF

Personal Author(s):

• Graham,W. B.

Report Date:

1974-07-01

Pagination or Media Count:

11.0

Abstract:

Suggested is a philosophy of RPV development, leading to a plan of action build some very simple, cheap systems, test them and learn from the tests. Then go on to build some other types, extending their range or whatever performance measure seems to be most important based on the tests of the earlier RPVs.

Descriptors:

• *REMOTELY PILOTED VEHICLES
• SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
• MANAGEMENT PLANNING AND CONTROL
• TARGET DISCRIMINATION
• DECOYS
• DATA LINKS
• TACTICAL WARFARE

Subject Categories:

• Pilotless Aircraft

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE