Accession Number:
ADA445409
Title:
Study of Micro-Sized Technology, Micro Air Vehicles, and Design of a Payload Carrying Flapping Wing Micro Air Vehicle
Descriptive Note:
Master's thesis
Corporate Author:
NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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Report Date:
2006-03-01
Pagination or Media Count:
66.0
Abstract:
There has been recent interest by the military to have platforms capable of operating close to a point of interest without being detected while providing critical surveillance. By providing information that is not readily available, these platforms could provide a useful tool for small unit commanders in potentially life-threatening situations. Highly maneuverable, slow-flying micro air vehicles could fly under canopies, through alleys, or indoors to provide such intelligence. This study consists of a survey of current micro-sized technologies and commercially available components. The findings are presented and used in the design process of a larger payload-carrying variant of the NPS flapping wing micro air vehicle. The intent is to develop a readily deployable, backpackable, slow-flying micro air vehicle that can be used by smaller-size ground units in theatre for urban reconnaissance.
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Subject Categories:
- Pilotless Aircraft