FY14 RDT&E Project Portfolio - USCG - U.S. Coast Guard

Technology Demonstration–Tethered Aerial Surveillance
System (TASS)
Mission Need: Mobile aerial platform deployable from shore or small boat that extends sensor range to monitor
and detect threats in real time and enhance situational awareness beyond visual horizon.
Project Objectives:
• Research unique maritime operational requirements, e.g., robust, manportable,
dynamic underway setting, day/ night, moderate weather, sensor
performance, human factors, Federal Aviation Administration approval.
• Identify developments by government/industry (e.g., IN-Q-TEL) – conduct
technical exchange(s) to evaluate possible solutions.
• Design preliminary concept to support technical demonstration.
• Conduct preliminary demonstration of select technologies.
• Prepare Research and Analysis Report and Annotated Briefing.
Key Milestone / Deliverable Schedule:
Project Start………………………………..…………………. TBD
Research/Technical Exchange Briefing …..……………...... TBD+5 Mos.
Preliminary Concept Design Key Decision Point………….. TBD+8 Mos.
Preliminary Technology Demonstration...………………… TBD+11 Mos.
Technology Demonstration-TASS Report ….………...... TBD+17 Mos.
Project End…………………………………………………… TBD+19 Mos.
Sponsor:
Stakeholder(s):
Project #: Tier: RDC POC: CG-926 Domain Lead:
2014-24 3
Mr. Wayne Buchanan CDR Tung Ly
(860) 271-2759 (202) 475-3011
Expected Benefit:
Improve Operational Performance/Efficiency/Mission
Execution/Resiliency
Notes:
CG-761
District, Sector (re), Deployable Special Forces
Collaboration and technical exchange with DHS Science and
Technology Directorate (S&T), Borders and Maritime Division
(BMD) – Remote Aircraft for Public Service (RAPS) Project.
Indicates RDC product.
UNCLAS/USCG Research & Development Center 11/6/2013
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