Micro Autonomous Systems Research: Systems Engineering Processes for Micro Autonomous Systems

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Abstract:

In Phase III of the Micro-Autonomous Systems Research MASR project, the Georgia Tech ARL team extended an automated product family engineering process and toolset allowing the creation of tailored one-off unmanned aerial System UAS solutions to Soldier needs. The toolset provides a simplified user interface for non-technical users to enter vehicle requirements, such as sensor packages, endurance, payload, etc. A logistics interface allows an untrained logistics operator to enter machines and parts availability. This information is fed to a set of engineering analyses where a feasible design if possible is generated, and the drawings for manufacture are output. These part designs are then provided to a technician with automated manufacturing tools such as 3-D printing who starts the automated manufacturing, assembles components, and delivers the tailored UAS to the Soldier. This process has been validated via flight tested vehicles and satisfies the desire to be more responsive to Soldier needs for small UASs.

Author(s):
Cooksey, K. D. ; Kim, Minki ; Thanki, Devan ; Leung, Braven ; Fisher, Zach ; Cheng, Arthur ; Gautier, Raphael ; Ramee, Coline ; Locascio, David ; Schaus, Eric ; Mavris, Dimitri
Author Organization(s):
GEORGIA INST OF TECH ATLANTA GEORGIA ATLANTA United States
Descriptive Note:
Technical Report,01 Oct 2015,30 Sep 2016
Pagination:
0044

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Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Contract/Grant Number(s):
NNL09AA0A
Project Number(s):
2B34
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_2.1_Planning and Direction; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_2.1.1_Define and Prioritize Requirements; JCA_2.1.4_Evaluation; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_2.2_Collection; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_5.3.2_Apply Situational Understanding; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_5.5.2_Task; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_5.2.2_Develop Knowledge and Situational Awareness
Modernization Areas:
Autonomy
Communities of Interest:
Autonomy
Descriptor(s):
aircraft design, aircraft equipment, army personnel, systems management, assembly, fabrication, laser additive manufacturing, military operations, propulsion systems, engineers, computer aided design, genetic algorithms, airframes, autonomous systems, manufacturing, additive manufacturing, aircrafts, systems engineering, unmanned aerial vehicles, fixed wing aircraft, Helicopters
Field(s)/Group(s):
Helicopters, Pilotless Aircraft, Navigation and Guidance
Keyword(s):
design space exploration, 3D printing, forward deployed, conceptual design, scenario simulation, quad copter, masr(Micro Autonomous Systems Research), uas(unmanned aerial System)
Report Date:
2016 Nov 01
Creation Date:
2018 Jun 14