Unmanned Airborne Systems Supporting Disaster Observations: Near-Real-Time Data Needs

摘要

Between 2004 and 2010, the Wildfire Research and Applications Partnership (WRAP), a joint NASA / US Forest Service project, matured, demonstrated and transitioned innovative technologies and capabilities for real-time information data delivery to Incident Management Teams on wildland fires in the United States. The capabilities included the development of innovative unmanned airborne systems (NASA Dchana UAS), multispectral sensors (NASA Autonomous Modular Scanner), on-board, real-time processing /delivery through a satellite data telemetry system, and a COTS-driven visualization and common operating picture (COP) capability. All of these capabilities and their technology readiness levels are described. The wildfire management agency end-users are currently adopting these capabilities into operational utility, and an assessment of the gaps hi adaptation will be addressed. Additionally, an assessment of appropriate UAS-derived technologies for disaster management support is also addressed.