There has been recent interest by the military to have platforms capable of operating close to a point of interest without being detected while providing critical surveillance. By providing information that is not readily available, these platforms could provide a useful tool for small unit commanders in potentially life-threatening situations. Highly maneuverable, slow-flying micro air vehicles could fly under canopies, through alleys, or indoors to provide such intelligence. This study consists of a survey of current micro-sized technologies and commercially available components. The findings are presented and used in the design process of a larger payload-carrying variant of the NPS flapping wing micro air vehicle. The intent is to develop a readily deployable, backpackable, slow-flying micro air vehicle that can be used by smaller-size ground units in theatre for urban reconnaissance.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:nps.edu/oai:calhoun.nps.edu:10945/2873 |
| Date | 03 1900 |
| Creators | Kinkaid, Timothy J. |
| Contributors | Kaminer, Isaac, Jones, Kevin, Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)., Department of Mechanical and Astronautical Engineering |
| Publisher | Monterey California. Naval Postgraduate School |
| Source Sets | Naval Postgraduate School |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
| Format | xiv, 51 p. : ill. (col). ;, application/pdf |
| Rights | Approved for public release, distribution unlimited |
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