Unmanned Tactical Autonomous Control and Collaboration (UTACC) unmanned aerial vehicle analysis of alternatives

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Roth, Brian M.
Buckler, Jade L.
Subjects
collaborative autonomy
autonomy
collaboration
human systems interaction
human robotic interaction
unmanned tactical autonomous control and collaboration
UTACC
unmanned aerial vehicles
UAV
unmanned aerial systems
UAS
unmanned systems
UMS
UXS
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Boger, Dan C.
Miller, Scot A.
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2016-03
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Mar-16
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Monterey, California: Naval Postgraduate School
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The further development of Unmanned Tactical Autonomous Control and Collaboration (UTACC) requires a thorough analysis of potential unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) capable of supporting the program. This thesis developed a comprehensive database with which to conduct an analytical evaluation of UAVs to include physical specifications, performance specifications, and sensor capabilities. This research determined that an aircraft satisfying established performance characteristics, capable of vertical takeoff and landing, and with a small size and modular payload capability met the requirements needed to further UTACC development. This thesis developed a list of potential aircraft that satisfy the characteristics evaluated and are suitable for research, development, test and evaluation, or operational applications.
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Includes supplementary material
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https://hdl.handle.net/10945/48586
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This publication is a work of the U.S. Government as defined in Title 17, United States Code, Section 101. Copyright protection is not available for this work in the United States.
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