Analysts/Fund Managers Visit 19 April 2007 Autonomous Systems and Future Capability Mark Kane
The Rationale for UAVs
The Rationale for UAVs UAVs generally seen to carry out the dull, dirty, and dangerous missions, e.g. Dull extended periods of operation ( persistence ) requiring very long flight times Dangerous - eliminates risk of human exposure to air defence and counterair defences Dirty - eliminates risk of human exposure to nuclear, biological and chemical agent concentrations Increasing requirement for information collection and dissemination and rapid response to intelligence in current threat environment UAV can position a payload to achieve this UAVs can provide a loitering capability to allow rapid response capability Removes pilot from harms way UCAVs provide an alternative to Manned Aircraft and Cruise Missiles
Emerging interest in UAVs Utility of UAVs and their acceptance as a credible solution is being progressively established Around 40 countries currently operate in the region of 75-80 types of UAV systems for reconnaissance and surveillance Increasing number of UAV requirements emerging Numerous countries have indigenous capability at low end, where barriers to entry are low Military market for UAVs is most mature US lead in development and procurement of sophisticated UAV Systems Israel a key developer / user of UAV Systems - estimated 20 UAV programmes currently active Numerous potential commercial applications identified, but currently no widespread adoption of UAV solutions
UAV Systems Prime Roles Surveillance (Inc. Covert) Maritime surveillance and protection Border patrol Pipe-line surveillance High value asset protection Reconnaissance Insurgent monitoring / detection Battle Damage Assessment Infantry/front line support Disaster assessments Communications relay/link Focus on the Dull, Dirty & Dangerous
BAE Systems Approach to UAVs
Development of an UAV System Capability The Challenge is to: Develop unmanned airborne systems which provide an enhanced operational capability to the operator and which seamlessly integrate in the operational environment at an affordable cost Focus on addressing: Technological Regulatory Environment Public perception Affordable solutions Safe and reliable systems
BAE SYSTEMS UAV Development Strong focus on development of fully autonomous air systems Operational Analysis and Autonomy - Understanding of UAV operation in conjunction with other assets Safety and Airworthiness - Route to clearance for military and civil UAV operation, demonstrate the key attributes of the solutions System - Sensing and fusing data in an open UAV system architecture Vehicle - New unmanned air vehicle designs, demonstrate the key air vehicle performance characteristics
Autonomous UAV Capability
BAE Systems UAV Programmes
BAE Systems UAV programmes HERTI-1A Stage 1 and 2 Extensive period of: Computer modelling, simulation, Operational Analysis, Wind Tunnel testing and prototyping HERTI-D HERTI 1B HERTI SOARER Stage 3 - KESTREL Stage 4 RAVEN 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007+ Stage 4+ - CORAX SUAV(E)/TARANIS
Kestrel, Raven & Corax HERTI-1A Stage 1 and 2 Extensive period of: Computer modelling, simulation, Operational Analysis, Wind Tunnel testing and prototyping HERTI-D HERTI 1B HERTI SOARER Stage 3 - KESTREL Stage 4 RAVEN 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007+ Stage 4+ - CORAX SUAV(E)/TARANIS
Stage 3 Kestrel Blended Wing-Body 5.5m Span, 140kg Experience in manufacture, integration and test of sub-scale aircraft Low cost, rapid development 6 month programme Engineering activities 2002 Flight trials March 2003 Flight clearance process - the first jet powered UAV cleared by the CAA
Raven First Flight 17th December 2003 Low cost, rapid development including low temp cured CFC Common sub-system Highly unstable, finless design, complex control laws 9 month programme Rapid engineering in action
Corax Multi role ISTAR system demonstrator Higher aspect ratio wing for endurance Composite centre fuselage, systems and engine 10 month programme First Flight 25th January 2005 A fully autonomous flight from start of the take-off roll to full stop at the end of the landing Modular Design, significant commonality Video
Taranis HERTI-1A Stage 1 and 2 Extensive period of: Computer modelling, simulation, Operational Analysis, Wind Tunnel testing and prototyping HERTI-D HERTI 1B HERTI SOARER Stage 3 - KESTREL Stage 4 RAVEN 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007+ Stage 4+ - CORAX SUAV(E)/TARANIS
UK MoD SUAV(E) Programme SUAV(E) Programme formed in July 2005. Risk-reduction to address range of issues related to UAVs Addressing: technology, systems and integration issues Joint team, bringing together best in class: BAE Systems, QinetiQ, Rolls-Royce, Smiths Aerospace Based on: Raven demonstrator programme Nightjar 1 & 2 Other risk reduction programmes (MoD and Industry)
Taranis Details Contract awarded by the UK Ministry of Defence December 2006. The Taranis programme involves the design, development, production and test flying of a technology demonstrator. Taranis will make use of at least 10 years of research and development. The programme is valued at 124 million. Ground testing expected 2009; first flight trials 2010. Key implementation element of UK DIS Air Sector.
HERTI HERTI-1A Stage 1 and 2 Extensive period of: Computer modelling, simulation, Operational Analysis, Wind Tunnel testing and prototyping HERTI-D HERTI 1B HERTI SOARER Stage 3 - KESTREL Stage 4 RAVEN 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007+ Stage 4+ - CORAX SUAV(E)/TARANIS
HERTI Next Generation Utility UAV Genuine Autonomy
HERTI Differentiators Genuine operational advantage through full system autonomy (Air vehicle & sensor/imagery) Safe, reliable, repeatable operations High quality, real time imagery multi-sensor and geo-located Low manpower demands Flexible ground station solutions, including mobile stations & man portable capability High endurance/long range ops (incl BLOS)
HERTI 1A 18 August 2005 First fully autonomous mission of a CAA approved unmanned aircraft in UK airspace. Regulation & Certification Airspace Allocated through CAA DAP CAA B Certificate Issued for UAV System Integration with HIAL Safety Case Complete
HERTI 1B November/December 2006 Extensive Development Flight Trials - Australia BAE Systems Flight Trials Team + Development Specialists RAF Air Warfare Centre Specialists Full Air Vehicle/sensors/ground Station trials Reach-back to RAF Waddington Autonomous Search
Project MORRIGAN Objective To establish a mutually beneficial relationship between Air Warfare Centre UAV Battlelab (AUB) and BAE Systems which utilises HERTI systems within AWC Exercises. Progress Participation of RAF Air Warfare Centre Specialists in Australia Trials (December 2006) Reach-back of Imagery to RAF Waddington Further joint activities planned
Project MORRIGAN Stage 1 AUB Participation in HERTI 1B / ICE II Flight Trials Programme Woomera Test facility 16 October 10 December 2006
ICE System Flight Trials
ICE System Flight Trials Priority Targeting: 1. Aircraft in reconnaissance mode 2. Highlighted area on map in ground station (GPS coordinates) 3. System returned image Shadow Missile Body
ICE System Flight Trials Restricted
Unmanned Platforms Modularity Common Power Plant Common Payload TUAV TUAV FOAS Demonstrator Common Fuselage URAV Demonstrator Multi utility Demonstrator Common Fuselage MALE Demonstrator Increase in maturity (FCC, Engines, Payload, etc ) Common Avionics Common Ground System
UAV Development Rapid Engineering in action HERTI-D HERTI-1A KESTREL RAVEN DV1 HERTI 8 Months RAVEN DV2 6 Months 6 Months 9 Months 8 Months CORAX SUAV(E) 10 Months ICE 1 ICE 2 Development and Production Programmes 8 Months 7 Months 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006