| Sol No.: |
Navy SBIR FY2005.2 |
| Topic No.: |
N05-097 |
| Topic Title: |
Control System Approaches and Experimental Techniques for Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Upset Recovery |
| Proposal No.: |
N052-097-0551 |
| Firm: |
Bihrle Applied Research, Inc.
400 Jericho Turnpike
Jericho, New York 11753 |
| Contact: |
David Gingras |
| Phone: |
(757) 766-2416 |
| Web Site: |
www.bihrle.com |
| Abstract: |
Bihrle Applied Research (Bihrle) has proposed the development of a System for Autonomous Vehicle Recovery (SAVeR) to enhance survivability of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV). This system will be based on a robust strategy for detecting and suppressing out-of-control motions and implemented using modern control techniques. To accomplish this goal Bihrle will conduct research to assess candidate suppression strategies and control-law schemes. Work in Phase I will also identify and design tools and processes needed to implement and deploy the controller on a modern UAV system. Phase I option efforts will result in a detailed design of the SAVeR prototype to be implemented on a test platform and flown during Phase II. Work during the Phase I option will also yield an engineering simulation of the test platform and systems to be used for further research and development in Phase II. |
| Benefits: |
The proposed departure recovery system will enhance the survivability of unmanned aerial assets, thus increasing mission success rates. Such a system is of great value to the military and civilian UAV markets. Technology from the effort can be used to develop a departure recovery queuing system for manned aircraft. The queuing systems can potentially save the lives of Warfighters and civilians alike. |