Venue: CDE, Harwell, Oxfordshire.
Background
This presentation and networking event marks the launch of a Centre for Defence Enterprise (CDE) call seeking research proposals to meet four challenges for future Unmanned Air Systems:
Next Generation Small Unmanned Air Systems (UAS)
Micro and Nano UAS could enhance future capability due to their very small size, light weight, natural covertness and guaranteed availability (if carried by the force that is using them). Research proposals are sought for technologies that have the potential to provide step change capability enhancements to Small UAS. Small UAS is an overarching term for all UAS below 7kg; this is further subdivided as Mini (upto 7 kg), Micro (upto 2kg) and Nano (upto 60g).
Mini UAS are already used in a variety of roles and improvements are sought in sub-system technologies that provide could provide step change capability.
Managing Power and Heat - Integrated Vehicle Utility System (IVUS) Technologies
For all sizes and classes of unmanned air systems (UAS), including unmanned air vehicles (UAV) and unmanned combat air vehicles (UCAV), future systems will require a power and thermal management system (PTMS) significantly more capable than current systems. Innovative solutions incorporating existing technologies are also of interest, as are technologies/solutions from the civil sector.
Whole Life Cost Modeling for UAS
As part of planning future military capabilities, it is necessary to understand and develop cost models for the whole life costs (from research and design through manufacture, training, operation to disposal) for all types of UAS.
Enhancement of UAS Navigation Capability
Future UAS may need to operate in a GPS denied environment whilst still retaining the capability to carry out unmanned air missions with increased navigational and guidance accuracy. Research proposals are sought that could provide significant navigation capability enhancement to all sizes of UAS.
This call will close on 4 November 2011 at noon.
Further Details and Booking
For further details please see the attached flyer and visit: http://www.science.mod.uk/events/event_detail.aspx?eventid=141 where you can also register for this free briefing event.