The combination of Command and Control (C2) systems with Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs) provides Integrated Force Protection from the Robotic Operation Command Center. Autonomous UGVs are directed as Force Projection units. UGV payloads and fixed sensors provide situational awareness while unattended munitions provide a less-than-lethal response capability. Remote resources serve as automated interfaces to legacy physical devices such as manned response vehicles, barrier gates, fence openings, garage doors, and remote power on/off capability for unmanned systems. The Robotic Operations Command Center executes the Multiple Resource Host Architecture (MRHA) to simultaneously control heterogeneous unmanned systems. The MRHA graphically displays video, map, and status for each resource using wireless digital communications for integrated data, video, and audio. Events are prioritized and the user is prompted with audio alerts and text instructions for alarms and warnings. A control hierarchy of missions and duty rosters support autonomous operations. This paper provides an overview of the key technology enablers for Integrated Force Protection with details on a force-on-force scenario to test and demonstrate concept of operations using Unmanned Ground Vehicles. Special attention is given to development and applications for the Remote Detection Challenge and Response (REDCAR) initiative for Integrated Base Defense.


    Access

    Check access

    Check availability in my library

    Order at Subito €


    Export, share and cite



    Title :

    Unmanned ground vehicles for integrated force protection


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    Unmanned Ground Vehicle Technology VI ; 2004 ; Orlando,Florida,United States


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    2004-09-02





    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English



    Unmanned Ground Vehicles for Integrated Force Protection

    D. M. Carroll / K. Mikell / T. Denewiler | NTIS | 2004


    Intelligent unmanned ground vehicles

    Jaczkowski, J. / Hudas, G. / Overholt, J. et al. | IEEE | 2004

    Free access

    Integrated Premission Planning and Execution for Unmanned Ground Vehicles

    Durfee, E. H. / Kenny, P. G. / Kluge, K. C. | British Library Online Contents | 1998


    Integrated premission planning and execution for unmanned ground vehicles

    Durfee, E.H. / Kenny, P.G. / Kluge, K.C. | Tema Archive | 1997


    International Assessment of Unmanned Ground Vehicles

    D. P. Sellers / A. J. Ramsbotham / H. Bertrand et al. | NTIS | 2008