Exploring Network Enabled Airspace Integration Functions for a UAV Mission Management Station

• Published in: 2006 ieee/aiaa 25TH Digital Avionics Systems Conference pp. 1 - 11
• Main Authors: Koeners, G.J.M., De Vries, M.F.L., Goossens, A.A.H.E., Tadema, J., Theunissen, E.
• Format: Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Published: IEEE 01.10.2006
• Subjects: Air traffic control; Command and control systems; Military aircraft; National electric code; Network interfaces; Paper technology; Technology management; Unmanned aerial vehicles; User interfaces; Weapons
• ISBN: 9781424403776; 1424403774
• ISSN: 2155-7195
• DOI: 10.1109/DASC.2006.313760

The research project aims to explore the potential of network connectivity between a UAV control station (UCS), command and control (C2), and air traffic control (ATC) in the area of airspace integration. To support this research, a networked simulation environment has been created allowing mission-level simulations to be performed. Functions and user-interfaces have been designed to explore possibilities regarding integration with other assets, conflict prediction and resolution, dynamic re-planning, and dealing with datalink failures. In 2005 and 2006 a number of demonstrations has been performed to subject matter experts. These demonstrations have resulted in a better understanding of the opportunities, options, challenges and issues associated with the concepts