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NASA Earth Science Research and Applications Using UAVsThe NASA Earth Science Enterprise sponsored the UAV Science Demonstration Project, which funded two projects: the Altus Cumulus Electrification Study (ACES) and the UAV Coffee Harvest Optimization experiment. These projects were intended to begin a process of integrating UAVs into the mainstream of NASA s airborne Earth Science Research and Applications programs. The Earth Science Enterprise is moving forward given the positive science results of these demonstration projects to incorporate more platforms with additional scientific utility into the program and to look toward a horizon where the current piloted aircraft may not be able to carry out the science objectives of a mission. Longer duration, extended range, slower aircraft speed, etc. all have scientific advantages in many of the disciplines within Earth Science. The challenge we now face are identifying those capabilities that exist and exploiting them while identifying the gaps. This challenge has two facets: the engineering aspects of redesigning or modifying sensors and a paradigm shift by the scientists.
Document ID
20040000371
Acquisition Source
Marshall Space Flight Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Guillory, Anthony R.
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Date Acquired
August 21, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 2003
Subject Category
Research And Support Facilities (Air)
Meeting Information
Meeting: Technical Analysis and Applications Center (TAAC) 2003 UAV Conference
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Country: United States
Start Date: October 28, 2003
End Date: October 30, 2003
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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