Optimizing The Medium-Range, Remotely-Piloted-Vehicle Reconnaissance System

Charles M. Ungermann

doi:10.1117/12.942263

19 February 1988 Optimizing The Medium-Range, Remotely-Piloted-Vehicle Reconnaissance System

Charles M. Ungermann

Proceedings Volume 0833, Airborne Reconnaissance XI; (1988) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.942263
Event: 31st Annual Technical Symposium on Optical and Optoelectronic Applied Sciences and Engineering, 1987, San Diego, CA, United States

Abstract

Northrop's Medium-Range, Remotely-Piloted-Vehicle (MRRPV) reconnaissance system is designed to provide today's tactical commanders with useful high-resolution imagery without risking lives or high-value assets. The system consists of remotely piloted vehicles (RPVs), mission payloads, a mission control station (MCS), relay pod, launch and recovery equipment, and associated support equipment. Military requirements for the MRRPV system identified the need for an effective balance among performance, cost, supportability, availability, and the timely development and fielding of the system. This balance was achieved by conducting trade studies that evaluated the many options against the critical performance, cost, and operational requirements. The trade studies resulted in the selection of an optimal system; i.e., a system characterized by low recurring, life-cycle, and development costs; minimum development schedule; performance that meets or exceeds requirements; and maximum reliability, supportability, and availability. Specifically, these trade studies were conducted to define the following MRRPV system components:

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Charles M. Ungermann "Optimizing The Medium-Range, Remotely-Piloted-Vehicle Reconnaissance System", Proc. SPIE 0833, Airborne Reconnaissance XI, (19 February 1988); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.942263

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