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Technology Maturation for the Automated Aerial Refueling (AAR) Project

Technology Maturation for the Automated Aerial Refueling (AAR) Project. Carol Ventresca SynGenics Corporation. Case Number: 88ABW-2009-4217, Distribution: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. Co-Authors. Jacob Hinchman, AFRL, AAR Program Manager

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Technology Maturation for the Automated Aerial Refueling (AAR) Project

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  1. Technology Maturation for the Automated Aerial Refueling (AAR) Project Carol Ventresca SynGenics Corporation Case Number: 88ABW-2009-4217, Distribution: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited

  2. Co-Authors Jacob Hinchman, AFRL, AAR Program Manager Daniel Schreiter, AFRL, AAR Deputy Program Manager Ba Nguyen, AFRL, AAR Chief Engineer Jordan Adams, AFRL, AAR Systems Engineering Lead Robert McCarty, SynGenics Corporation Case Number: 88ABW-2009-4217, Distribution: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited

  3. Outline • Early Systems Engineering (SE) in Acquisition • Technology Maturation (Tech Mat) in Early SE • AAR Program Background • Tech Mat Planning for AAR Case Number: 88ABW-2009-4217, Distribution: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited

  4. Outline • Early Systems Engineering (SE) in Acquisition • Technology Maturation (Tech Mat) in Early SE • AAR Program Background • Tech Mat Planning for AAR Case Number: 88ABW-2009-4217, Distribution: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited

  5. How Do AF and DoD Define Systems Engineering? Case Number: 88ABW-2009-4217, Distribution: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited

  6. When Does AF Say SE Should First Be Applied? Case Number: 88ABW-2009-4217, Distribution: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited

  7. Science & Technology (S&T) Role in Early SE Case Number: 88ABW-2009-4217, Distribution: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited

  8. Does Early SE Pay Off? Case Number: 88ABW-2009-4217, Distribution: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited

  9. Outline • Early Systems Engineering (SE) in Acquisition • Technology Maturation (Tech Mat) in Early SE • AAR Program Background • Tech Mat Planning for AAR Case Number: 88ABW-2009-4217, Distribution: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited

  10. SE Provides a Technical Foundation for Acquisition Case Number: 88ABW-2009-4217, Distribution: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited

  11. Outline • Early Systems Engineering (SE) in Acquisition • Technology Maturation (Tech Mat) in Early SE • AAR Program Background • Tech Mat Planning for AAR Case Number: 88ABW-2009-4217, Distribution: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited

  12. AAR Phase IINational AAR Team Case Number: 88ABW-2009-4217, Distribution: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited

  13. Significance to Air Force • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles • Extends Range • Shortens Response for Time-Critical Targets • Maintains In-Theater Presence Using Fewer Assets • Allows Deployment with Manned Fighters and Attack Without the Need of Forward Staging Areas “How does it (J-UCAS) air refuel? … which is persistence and endurance, things men can’t do in airplanes” -Gen. John Jumper, USAF, February 2005 • Manned Aircraft • Provides Adverse Weather Operations • Improves Fueling Efficiency • Improves Pilot Workload AAR Assists UCAVs in Reaching Its Full Potential, and Greatly Enhances Manned Refueling Case Number: 88ABW-2009-4217, Distribution: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited

  14. UCAS Mission/AR Overview Case Number: 88ABW-2009-4217, Distribution: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited

  15. Key Technology Challenges Case Number: 88ABW-2009-4217, Distribution: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited

  16. AAR Spiral Approach toTechnology Development Case Number: 88ABW-2009-4217, Distribution: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited

  17. Precision GPS Closed-Loop Station Keeping Flt Test Aug 06 Case Number: 88ABW-2009-4217, Distribution: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited

  18. AAR UAS Surrogate Case Number: 88ABW-2009-4217, Distribution: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited

  19. AAR Station-Keeping Flight TestExample Contact Position Performance Case Number: 88ABW-2009-4217, Distribution: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited

  20. Phase II AAR Test Plan Case Number: 88ABW-2009-4217, Distribution: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited

  21. Outline • Early Systems Engineering (SE) in Acquisition • Technology Maturation (Tech Mat) in Early SE • AAR Program Background • Tech Mat Planning for AAR Case Number: 88ABW-2009-4217, Distribution: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited

  22. Key Technical Objectives for AAR Phase II • Reduce key risks to transition • Technical maturity, documentation, and impressions • Mature AAR technology into a robust design, with supporting analysis and specifications • Safety, LO-compatibility, system health monitoring, FMECA, specifications • Develop prototype system based on design demonstrating feasibility of design • Robust testing of prototype to determine adequacy of design and failure modes Case Number: 88ABW-2009-4217, Distribution: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited

  23. Automated Aerial Refueling (AAR)Phase II Way Forward Case Number: 88ABW-2009-4217, Distribution: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited

  24. Critical Elements of AAR II Technology Maturation Planning • Technology Participants • Technology Demonstration Plan • Requirements Documentation • Program Objective • Approach • Technology Development Required • Applicable Systems • Product/Payoff/Exit Criteria • Programs/Activities Related to AAR Success • Programs/Missions Supported by AAR • Technology Milestones List • Technology Deliverables • Risk Analysis • Technology Protection Plan Case Number: 88ABW-2009-4217, Distribution: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited

  25. Critical Elements of AAR II Technology Maturation Planning • Acquisition Strategy • Target Acquisition Programs • Stakeholders • Capability Document • Availability Dates for Technologies • Functional Strategies • Flight Qualification • Airworthiness Certification • Environmental Qualification • Logistics Support • Technology/Acquisition Bridge Case Number: 88ABW-2009-4217, Distribution: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited

  26. Elements of Management Plan to Mature Requirements for AAR • Process Flow • Change Requests • Requirements Change Control Board • Tools • Products • Baseline • Traceability • Verification Methods Case Number: 88ABW-2009-4217, Distribution: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited

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