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2014 SUSB EXPO IN SF, CATRANSCRIPT
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The UAS FTC & Six New UAS Sites
SUSB Expo 8 May 2014 San Francisco, CA Presented by: Doug Marshall
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Why A Test Center? Why NMSU? • UAS are Different
– Manned Aircraft under testing and development can comply with 14 CFR Part 91
– Private Industry needs a place to do basic Research and Development
• Many are not ready for the FAA Experimental Certification process
• Not just for aircraft…..payloads
– UAS are still very immature
• Experience with UAS – Foundational SOP’s in place and exercised – Ability to collect and process significant data – Solid and credible safety record
• Over 8 years operational experience – Experienced UAS personnel
• Location – – “It’s not the end of the world, but you can see
it from there…..” – Very sparsely populated – Low density Air Traffic – Climate is favorable
• Establishing a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRDA) – Outlines the risk management process similar to that being applied by FAA today
• FAA will require data on a routine basis • NMSU is a Public Organization and thus qualifies for a COA
– All testing/R&D is conducted as directed by FAA under the COA • Provides for a controlled testing environment while minimizing impact to other NAS users as well as
people/property on the ground
How?
TAAC 2013 Federal Aviation Administration
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UAS Flight Test Center (FTC)
• FTC relevant to all classes of UAS • FAA-approved process to:
– Assess system capabilities – Identify and mitigate risks – Establish operating limits tailored to
UAS capabilities • Collect and archive data for the FAA
– System and component information – Flight performance – Will assist in development of UAS standards and regulations
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Southwest New Mexico Airspace
• Excellent year-round flying conditions
• Uncongested airspace • Highly varied terrain • Military airspace
adjacent and slightly smaller than Connecticut – 7,105 square miles
• USAF air traffic control from “surface to space”
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PSL UAS Research Activities
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Airworthiness Certification Provisions
• Unmanned aircraft must be shown to be airworthy to conduct flight operations in the national airspace system
• Public Use Aircraft applications must include: – A civil airworthiness certification from the FAA, or – A statement specifying certification method:
• DoD Handbook or equivalent method of certification
★ NMSU’s Airworthiness Process is accepted by the FAA and is being used for the FAA’s new 6 Test sites.
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Expertise/Experience
• 16 years operating UAS in the NAS (non-segregated airspace) • Special-use airspace experts (NAS High Altitude Ballooning
Program) • UAS experience
– Four current COAs (3 NM, 1 Alabama, & 1 in process for Colorado) – Assisted DoD with initial domestic and overseas Global Hawk flights;
Altair in 2004 from SOCAL to AK and return for Coast Guard demonstration
• Three classes of UAS (tactical, medium, and small) that are used for RDT&E
• International Airspace Coordination • Developing and Validating Civil UAS mission sets for FAA
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UAS Operations
• Routinely conduct UAS operations in the NAS – Aerostar B (24 –foot wingspan) – Aerolight (12-foot wingspan) – Orbiter (8-foot wingspan) – Other UAS platforms and trainers – Chase aircraft owned and operated by NMSU
• Work with DoD on a variety of UAS-related functions – Developing and validating procedures for safe flight of UAS in NAS – Sense (see) and avoid testing (ground and airborne) – Anti-jam capabilities – Specialized testing, including anti-IED
• Developing and Validating Civil UAS Mission sets for FAA
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Jornada Airstrip Shoestring Ranch Waids Airstrip Other Airports and Unimproved Airstrips
Airports Available to FTC
Las Cruces Lordsburg
Grant County
Socorro Deming
T or C
Playas
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How NMSU/TAAC Can Help • Assist in determining specific requirements to meet specific
operational needs – Develop plans and roadmaps – Develop CONOPS, including policies and procedures
• Provide flight crew training and certifications • Assist in establishing airworthiness and acceptable criteria and
standards for UAS systems • Evaluate candidate systems for airworthiness, operational
appropriateness for requirements • Perform research and assist in development of policies for use of
UAS, such as night operations • Perform flight testing and demonstrations, including payloads • Provide secure facilities/personnel with security clearances
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Historical Efforts-UAS in NAS Access 5 Small UAS ARC 1 FAA UAPO (Crawl – Walk – Run) NMSU UAS FTC XCOM UASIO Small UAS ARC 2 FAA Regulatory Reviews Many Technical, Design, , and Operations Efforts Unfocused Research, including individual advances Federal Judge Ruling
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ISSUES Being Addressed
• FAA UAS in the NAS – Safety of Flight – Technology Cert – FAA Regulations/Policy
• Civil vs Public – Who can Fly – Requirements – For What Purpose – Where – How - When
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Government or Civil Use of UAS
Pipelines, Electric, Oil, Agriculture, Storm Damage
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UAS TOOL - Right Tool for the Right Job
Aerostar
Hornet Maxi Aeryon Scout
Predator
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Path Forward
FAA Works Policy and NAS Procedures Regulations - Approves Standards Oversees Safety
UAS FTC & UAS Test Sites (Independent Body)
-Address community needs -Provide test findings to guide standards -Central Community Group
Community Research – New Technology – Feedback
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Mode S Transponder
Safety of Flight
See and Avoid Avoid
Aircraft Radar
Visual Observer Sagetech Mode S
Transponder
Safety Must Remain the Focus! Integration of Technology & Procedures
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Questions?
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FTC Point of Contact
Dennis Zaklan Deputy Director, NMSU UAS Flight Test
Center (575) 646-9417 575-635-1030