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Accession Number:
AD1031008
Title:
Seeing Eye Drones: How The DOD Can Transform CBM And Disaster Response In The Homeland
Corporate Author:
NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA MONTEREY United States
Report Date:
2016-12-01
Abstract:
The threat of chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear CBRN disasters is one of the most dangerous threats to the homeland. The United States has an opportunity to harness emerging technology to increase responder safety and improve situational awareness for civil authorities during response to natural or manmade CBRN disasters. This thesis explores the possibility of integrating small unmanned aircraft systems sUAS with video capability and CBRN detection and identification sensors for use by National Guard civil support teams. Existing policy and doctrine are insufficient to accommodate the fielding of such a capability. This thesis identifies and discusses these gaps. This thesis also conducts an analysis of similar Department of Defense and other national UAS policy and programs and offers recommendations to implement a new domestic sUAS policy. The recommendations provide the framework for implementing an innovative technology while addressing complicated issues, such as national airspace system integration, intelligence oversight, and training programs.
Descriptive Note:
Technical Report
Pages:
0095
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release;
File Size:
0.92MB
