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VTOL UAV for Maritime ISR Role

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The Maritime Arena ChallengeThe Maritime Arena Challenge

Peace keeping / LIC scenarios:Over the Horizon ISR missionsLow risk / LCC operation

HIC / War time:Missile Threat - Standoff rangeMissile Threat Standoff range

Surface WarfareLittoral WarfareLittoral Warfare

Detection & Classification of the ThreatBe a Partner in the “Joint” Game with Army AirBe a Partner in the Joint Game - with Army, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard etc…



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Maritime Mission NeedsMaritime Mission Needs

Real Time Multiple Targets Detection &Targets Detection & ClassificationAll Weather‘On site’ ISROn site ISR availability for immediate reaction toimmediate reaction to threat



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The Current SolutionsThe Current SolutionsManned Air Vehicles

Land-based Maritime Patrol Aircraft

Ship board Manned Naval HelicopterShip-board Manned Naval Helicopter



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The Optimal SolutionsThe Optimal Solutions

Mission oriented mixture of Manned &Mission oriented mixture of Manned & Unmanned Air Vehicles:

Fixed Wing UAV will complement the MPA’s missions mainly in surface warfaremissions , mainly in surface warfare.

N l R t UAV ill l t d/Naval Rotary UAV will complement and/or replace the manned helicopter, mainly in ISR & high risk OTH Targeting missions& high risk OTH Targeting missions.



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VTOL UAV System ApproachVTOL UAV System Approach



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ConversionConversion-- Why?Why?ConversionConversion-- Why?Why?A converted manned helicopter is MALAT’s

preferred choice:pExisting Helicopter Provides:

Inherent reliability and certification. Proven wide spectrum of possibilities to install systems and payloadsProven wide spectrum of possibilities to install systems and payloads. Low conversion costsPractically unchanged existing Logistical infrastructures (Ship & Land bases Support entities)bases, Support entities)Similar CONOPS = Low “Into the force” integration implications

… with the following Program benefits:Low Risk ProgramDevelopment of “conversion kit” onlyDevelopment of conversion kit onlyShort Conversion Time

Bottom Line: Using Available platforms Off the Shelf!



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Automation Automation -- The Complete ProcessThe Complete ProcessMaintenanceMaintenance

LevelLevel ddMaintenance Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance LevelLevel

Mission Prep.Mission Prep.L lL l

AutomatedAutomatedFlight LineFlight Line

TesterTesterPrePre--flightflightPostPost--flightflight

TO & landingTO & landing AutomaticAutomatic

LevelLevel PrePre--flightflightPostPost--flightflight

T it fli htT it fli ht F ult F ult

TO & landingTO & landingLevelLevel Take OffTake Off

& Landing& LandingTake OffTake OffLandingLanding

Emergencies Emergencies Emergencies Emergencies Transit flightTransit flight

LevelLevelFault Fault

TolerantTolerantSystemSystem

Ingress Ingress EgressEgress

MissionMissionLevelLevel

AutomaticAutomaticPayload slavedPayload slaved

flight trajectoryflight trajectoryMission Mission



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Based on Proven & Operational Building Blocks!Based on Proven & Operational Building Blocks!Based on Proven & Operational Building Blocks!Based on Proven & Operational Building Blocks!



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MultiMulti--Layer Maritime ISR ApproachLayer Maritime ISR Approach

20K-25k – 250 km &20K-25k – 250 km &25k

20K-25k – 250 km & beyond with SATCOM20K-25k – 250 km &

beyond with SATCOM Heron MPR+EO/IR+ESM+

COMINT

Heron MPR+EO/IR+ESM+

COMINT20k

20+ Hours Aloft

SearcherEO/IR plus ESM or

COMINT

SearcherEO/IR plus ESM or

COMINT

15k-17K – 200 km15k-17K – 200 km

ALT

ITU

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ALT

ITU

DE

15k10+ Hours Aloft

VTOL UAVMPR+EO/IR+ESM

+COMINT

VTOL UAVMPR+EO/IR+ESM

+COMINT

5K-10k – 120 km5K-10k – 120 km

E in ft

E in ft

10k6 Hours Aloft

5k VTOL UAV Core Missions

Anti Surface WarfareISR

‘Local Command’ Area of Influence‘Task Force’ Area of Influence

ISRCOM Relay (optional)



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50 100 200 250 300150DISTANCE in kmDISTANCE in km

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Shipboard Command & Control SystemsShipboard Command & Control Systems

Provide an Interoperable Common Control and Sensor Dissemination System for the Family of MALE, Tactical and VTOL UAV’S

Multiple Type UAV and Payload Control

TM SW

SDT

TM SW

OPBYSBYCEBY UBY

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The decision makers “Murphy’s law”:The decision makers “Murphy’s law”:“…The important events will never take place where you expect them to be ”“…The important events will never take place where you expect them to be ”you expect them to be…you expect them to be…



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The Gathered Spectrum The Gathered Spectrum IR+ B&W PayloadIR+ B&W PayloadFor many For many previousprevious UAV systems: UAV systems:

Radio (HzRadio (Hz--MHz) MHz) IR IR

VisibleVisibleLight (Light (µµ)) UV UV

Radar / Datalink (GHz) Radar / Datalink (GHz) LL SS XX KuKuCC KK KaKaHFHF VHFVHF UHFUHF X ray X ray g (g (µµ))LL S S X X Ku Ku C C K K Ka Ka HFHF VHFVHF UHFUHF

Current VTOL UAV system capability *:Current VTOL UAV system capability *:

300300

200200ge K

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IR + Color PayloadIR + Color Payload

ELINT/ESMELINT/ESMCOMINTCOMINT

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5050

150150 IR + Color PayloadIR + Color Payload

Radio (HzRadio (Hz--MHz) MHz) IR IR

VisibleVisibleLight (Light (µµ)) UV UV

Radar / Datalink (GHz) Radar / Datalink (GHz) L L S S X X Ku Ku C C K K Ka Ka HF HF VHF VHF UHF UHF X ray X ray



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* Chart for illustration purposes only

MPR/SAR MPR/SAR (Active)(Active)

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EO/IR/LDMPR COMINTESMMPR

Control StationShipboard Land Based



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Exporting the Capability to the Helicopter World…Exporting the Capability to the Helicopter World…

ESM

Pl i fPlus options for:

COMINTData & Voice Relay

Maritime Patrol RadarMOSP

AISAnd more…



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Maritime Patrol Radar

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Multi-Mode Multi-Mission Radar PayloadMulti-Mode Multi-Mission Radar PayloadDetection of Small Naval Targets in High Sea statesGround Moving Targets IndicationGround Moving Targets Indication (GMTI)Strip and Spot SAR Modes

Classification Modes: Inverse Synthetic Aperture Radar (ISAR), R Si t (RS)Range Signature (RS)Air to Air ModeNAV and Weather ModesNAV and Weather ModesBeacon Mode: Detection of Search And Rescue Transponder (SART)

Off the Shelf Off the Shelf --ELTA EL/MELTA EL/M--2022 2022 Radar Radar



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MPR Modes MPR Modes –– RS & ISAR from RS & ISAR from 83 83 nmnmMPR Modes MPR Modes –– RS & ISAR from RS & ISAR from 83 83 nmnm

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Imagery from Imagery from 20 20 nmnm

UnclassifiedMPR Capabilities – Enhanced Detection of Small & Close TargetsMPR Capabilities – Enhanced Detection of Small & Close Targetsgg

Excellent resolution of small targets close to shore Excellent resolution of small targets close to shore Shephard’s UV Europe 2008 London, July 9th , 2008 Page - 18


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MPR Modes MPR Modes –– Spot & Strip SARSpot & Strip SARMPR Modes MPR Modes –– Spot & Strip SARSpot & Strip SAR

A Vehicle A Vehicle CrossingCrossingAircraft LandingAircraft LandingCrossing Crossing a Bridgea Bridge

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GMTI Over Spot SARGMTI Over Spot SARFrom From 30 30 nmnm

Strip SARStrip SARFrom From 20 20 to to 30 30 nmnm



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Early Warning of Hostile Aircraft Early Warning of Hostile Aircraft The Radar Incorporates a Pulse-Doppler Airborne Target Detection pp g& Tracking Mode:

Range-while-scan (RWS) fDetection of up to 64 Airborne

Targets

Tracking (TWS) of up to 10Tracking (TWS) of up to 10 Airborne Targets

TWS Image Expansion of g pClose Formation Tracked Targets

Air Targets Detection In Normal Sea Search ModeAir Targets Detection In Normal Sea Search Mode



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MPR Modes - Weather Avoidance & NavigationWeather Avoidance & NavigationMPR Modes - Weather Avoidance & NavigationWeather Avoidance & Navigation

4-Color ISO-echo

Sector or Full scan

RS-170 Video



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Typical Area Coverage @ 5000’Typical Area Coverage @ 5000’

Detection of any Patrol Boat (300 m2) at 80 nm

from the NRUAV

20,000 Sq. nm Coverage

Classification of any ypatrol Boat at 45 nm

from the NRUAV

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EO/IR Identification Capabilities @ 5 nm EO/IR Identification Capabilities @ 5 nm



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Automatic Identification System (AIS) CapabilityAutomatic Identification System (AIS) Capability

The AIS provides ship data including: identification, position, course, and speed, with other nearby ships and Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) stations



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speed, with other nearby ships and Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) stations

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COMINT PAYLOAD -Main FunctionsCOMINT PAYLOAD -Main Functions

Real-time intelligence gathering andgathering and dissemination to

l trelevant consumers

Capable to identifyCapable to identify emitters

C bl f l l ti El t i O d fEl t i O d fCapable of calculating estimated location and

Electronic Order of Electronic Order of Battle (EOB)Battle (EOB)

identifying targets during day or night

Displaying various nets Displaying various nets and locations of emittersand locations of emitters



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and locations of emittersand locations of emitters

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ESM PAYLOAD-Main FunctionsESM PAYLOAD-Main FunctionsReal-time intelligence gathering andgathering and dissemination to relevant consumersconsumers

C bl f i ti dCapable of pointing and identifying emitters

Capable of locating and identifying targets during day or night



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day or night

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MultiMulti--Payload UAV System AttributesPayload UAV System Attributes

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Ship/Ground Segment ConceptShip/Ground Segment Concept• Identical consoles/bays design

HMI b d 400 000 h • HMI based on 400,000 hours operation experienceOperational flexibility ( each • Operational flexibility ( each bay can perform flight/mission oriented tasks )oriented tasks )

• Full back-up; no single failure event

• Use of Standard/COTS equipment



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The VTOL UAV Capabilities & CONOPSThe VTOL UAV Capabilities & CONOPS



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OTH Surveillance and Fire ControlOTH Surveillance and Fire Control



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PersistencePersistence

Employment of Two VTOL UAVs from a Ship/ Task ForceEmployment of Two VTOL UAVs from a Ship/ Task ForceShephard’s UV Europe 2008 London, July 9th , 2008 Page - 31


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InteroperabilityInteroperability

Control Transfer Within the Task Force ShipsControl Transfer Within the Task Force ShipsShephard’s UV Europe 2008 London, July 9th , 2008 Page - 32


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Interoperability Interoperability

Control Transfer Between Ships and Land BaseControl Transfer Between Ships and Land BaseShephard’s UV Europe 2008 London, July 9th , 2008 Page - 33


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Control Transfer Between Ships and Land BaseControl Transfer Between Ships and Land Base

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Tactical & Wide Area Surveillance SynergyTactical & Wide Area Surveillance Synergy

Differing Capabilities which Complement Each OtherDiffering Capabilities which Complement Each Other



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Support of Littoral and Land based OperationsSupport of Littoral and Land based Operations



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Our Heritage – Maritime SystemsOur Heritage – Maritime Systems

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Several Operational Maritime UAV Systems

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44Using existing and interoperable building blocks

“Unmanning” COTS Helicopter platforms as Low g p pRisk Solutions

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Maritime UAV ExperienceMaritime UAV Experience



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