| Sol No.: |
Navy STTR FY2007 |
| Topic No.: |
N07-T025 |
| Topic Title: |
Autonomous UAV Collision Avoidance |
| Proposal No.: |
N074-025-0033 |
| Firm: |
AKELA, Inc.
5551 Ekwill Street
Suite A
Santa Barbara, California 93111-2355 |
| Contact: |
Allan Hunt |
| Phone: |
(805) 683-6414 |
| Web Site: |
www.akelainc.com |
| Abstract: |
We are proposing to explore the capabilities of a wideband imaging radar that has been developed for other applications to perform the detection function of an autonomous see and avoid system, by using its operating parameters and associated signal processing algorithms in a detailed system simulation of UAV operations in the NAS. This will provide us a baseline of realistic performance for performing UAV implementation concept trades and give us a means by which concepts can be compared. |
| Benefits: |
Successful completion of our proposed program will result in determining the feasibility of using a wide bandwidth imaging radar for providing traffic detection and collision avoidance for tactical and mini UAV platforms. Its operating capabilities give it the potential to be tailored to accomplish the UAV's "see and avoid" sensing requirement which will enable UAV access to the NAS and expand the range of missions possible for UAVs domestically. |