AIAA SciTech 2015

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION

Aerial Vista Challenge Team

Oral Presentation on CL.U.S.T.E.R. (CLoud Unmanned Swarm Technologies for Extreme Range)

• I.Introduction to Project CL.U.S.T.E.R.
• A.This is a focus on the communications and embedded systems development for an anit-poaching UAS.
• B.System goals for CL.U.S.T.E.R. Communication
• 1.Extreme Range
• 2.Simple Control (Single User/Multi User)(Unlimited Observer)
• 3.Remote Autonomous Launch
• 4.Real Time Information Accessible from Anywhere
• 5.Onsite or Remote Central Command of Multiple Unmanned Systems
• 6.Encrypted End to End System
• II.Team and Support Introduction
• A.Team Individuals
• B.Advisors
• C.Collaborators
• III.2014 WCUAVC and Design Evolution
• A.WCUAVC
• B.RVJET Flying Wing (Short to Medium Range Tactical)
• C.Cyclops-E Pod and Boom (Long Range Constant Vision System)
• D.Machine Vision in Multiple Spectrum including Thermal
• E.Constant Mapping Missions
• F.Tactical Anti-Poaching Interdiction
• G.CL.U.S.T.E.R. Communications
• IV.Evolution and Specifications of Cluster Communications
• A.Simple Analog Communications (Unsecure)(Multiple Radio Frequencies Required)
• B.Ubiquitous Wi-Fi (Secure Encryption) (Range Lacking)
• C.3G Modem (Unreliable Service Mesh)
• D. Iridium Satellite Communications (High Cost) (Infinite Global Range)
• E.Local Corruption and Violence Made Satellite Choice Necessary
• F.Cloud Server Control and Data Logging
• 1.Light Weight, Low Energy Microcomputers as LAMP and Web Servers
• 2.Command Control, Servers, Encryption Technology and Keys Contracted Out of Country
• 3.All Data in the Cloud for Approved User Access
• 4.Logging of Server Access and Intrusion Detection
• G.Security
• 1.Software/Firewalls
• 2.Personnel
• 3.Checks and Balances
• V.Implementing Education and Inspiring Young Scientists and Engineers
• A. Off-Grid MakerSpace
• B.8-12 Years Intro to Open Source and Game Coding Technologies
• C.13-15 Years Intro to Web Server and Cloud Storage Technologies
• D.15-18 Years Intro to Embedded Systems Integration and Ground Systems
• E.18-22 Years Hardware/ Firmware Development and Hacking, Aeronautics Engineering, System Design and Administration
• F.22-? Years Career and Mentoring Opportunities
• VI.Conclusion
• A.Create a Robust Secure Communications System
• B.Participate and Help Raise Awareness to the Challenges of Conserving Species
• C.Create and Environment for Young Engineers, Programmers, and Scientists to Grow and Acquire Useful Coding Skills
• D. Create a Body of Data for Future Study and Development