Matt McKeeverJonathan BakerUAV Design Team11162006.ppt

Matt McKeever Jonathan Baker UAV Design Team 11/16/2006 Air Data Computer Inputs: Pneumatic pitot/static data Electronic signal from outside temperature probe Outputs: Mach Indicated airspeed True airspeed Vertical speed Static air temperature Total air temperature Uncorrected pressure altitude Barometric corrected altitude Specifications: Power: ?28 V?DC,?8?W Weight: 1.5 - 6.0 lb Turbofan Engine Management Input Fan inlet temperature and pressure Fan rotor speed (N1) High-pressure compressor inlet temperature and pressure Core rotor speed (N2) High-pressure compressor exit temperature and static pressure Low-pressure turbine blade temperature Bypass duct static pressure at the mixing plane Low-pressure turbine exit temperature and static pressure Results Good running engine Engine pressure ratio and other data to pilot Multi-Spectral Data Fusion Energy of spectral features contained in low frequencies Energy of spatial features (edges) contained in high frequencies Multiple narrow spectral sensors provide a better spectral resolution Missile Warning Sensors Multi-Imaging Multispectral (MIMS) Two color IR sensor Eliminates background clutter by using separate IR bands Weight: under 6.5 lb Power: 28 VDC, 20-50 W Navigation Redundant Inertial Reference Systems Uses a ring laser gyro to sense angular rate about the roll, pitch, and yaw axes Uses accelerometers to measure linear acceleration in the roll, pitch, and yaw directions Uses magnetometer to sense direction Generally 2-3 on board Cross-checked with one another for accuracy If available, compared to GPS Power: 28 V DC, 2-60 W Weight: 2-30 lb Flight Management Computer Does actual cross-checking for IRS’s and GPS Uses input from Air Data Computer, IRS, GPS, and Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System to navigate Stereoscopic Imaging Two cameras spaced apart and focused at the same object Gives a 3D effect when the images are combined Can be used to estimate height of vegetation or structures Ra