ARC-E-DAA-TN27374 · SSI-ARC Flight Test 3 Data Review

NASA (NTRS) · 2015

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Overview

The "Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Integration into the National Airspace System (NAS)" Project conducted flight test program, referred to as Flight Test 3, at Armstrong Flight Research Center from June - August 2015. Four flight test days were dedicated to the NASA Ames-developed Detect and Avoid…

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Key points

The flight test program, known as Flight Test 3, was conducted from June to August 2015 at Armstrong Flight Research Center.
The focus of Flight Test 3 was on the NASA Ames-developed Detect and Avoid (DAA) System called Autoresolver.
Four flight test days involved scenarios with NASA's Ikhana UAS and a manned intruder aircraft to assess DAA system performance.
Data collected during the tests will evaluate DAA system performance metrics such as trajectory prediction accuracy and threat detection.
The results will contribute to simulation models that inform Minimum Operating Performance Standards (MOPS) for UAS integration into the National Airspace System.

Frequently asked questions

What was the purpose of Flight Test 3?

The purpose of Flight Test 3 was to collect data on the performance of the Detect and Avoid (DAA) System in real-world conditions.

What aircraft were involved in the flight test scenarios?

The flight test scenarios involved NASA's Ikhana UAS and a manned intruder aircraft.

How will the data from Flight Test 3 be used?

The data will be used to evaluate DAA system performance and to enhance simulation models for Minimum Operating Performance Standards (MOPS).

When was Flight Test 3 conducted?

Flight Test 3 was conducted from June to August 2015.

What is the significance of the DAA system performance metrics?

The metrics, such as trajectory prediction accuracy and threat detection, are crucial for ensuring safe integration of UAS into the National Airspace System.

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2016-Gong-UAS TIM-TN27374 The “Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Integration into the National Airspace System (NAS)” Project conducted flight test program, referred to as Flight Test 3, at Armstrong Flight Research Center from June - August 2015. Four flight test days were dedicated to the NASA Ames-developed Detect and Avoid (DAA) System referred to as Autoresolver. The encounter scenarios, which involved NASA’s Ikhana UAS and a manned intruder aircraft, were designed to collect data on DAA system performance in real-world conditions and uncertainties with four different surveillance sensor systems. Resulting flight test data and analysis results will be used to evaluate the DAA system performance (e.g., trajectory prediction accuracy, threat detection) and to add fidelity to simulation models used to inform Minimum Operating Performance Standards (MOPS) for integrating UAS into routine NAS operations.