Tolman, Skyler (Brigham Young University), Beard, Randal W. (Brigham Young Univ.)

Counter UAS Using a Formation Controlled Dragnet

Scheduled for presentation during the "Airspace Management and Control" (FrC1), Friday, June 16, 2017, 16:00−16:20, Salon E

2017 International Conference on Unmanned Aircraft Systems, June 13-16, 2017, Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay, Miami, FL,

This information is tentative and subject to change. Compiled on April 18, 2024

Abstract

Rapidly developing UAS technology calls for innovative ways to achieve reliable counter UAS systems. This paper proposes a formation controlled dragnet as a possible solution and compares potential intercept algorithms that can be used in this scenario. Proportional navigation and target-predictive path planning, both existing algorithms, are explored and an original approach, Adaptive Radius Optimal Defense (AROD), is introduced. Simulation results are given and the strengths and weaknesses of each approach are discussed. Based on the results received, some advantages that AROD offers over other existing algorithms are listed. Possible improvements and future research directions are also suggested.