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© Alliance Solutions Group, Inc. 2014
Capabilities Brief
Analytical Support
Mass Casualty ESOH Risk & Vulnerability
DetectionCBRN Response
Cleared for Take-off: The Future of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) in Emergency ResponseEmerging Applications
Presented by:Robert Campbell, Alliance Solutions Group
Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)
Aligning Mission with Platform: Dull, Dirty, Dangerous, Demanding
Criteria Fixed Wing Rotary Wing Ducted Fan Indoor Fan
Application Large area surveillance
Small area surveillance
Small area surveillanceDetection
Enclosedenvironment
Capabilities Long flight time Portable, hovers, payload, stability
Portable, hovers, safety, payload, stability
Maneuverable in small space
Limitations Take-off, landing facility, PayloadInability to hover
Short flight time, smaller area
Short flight time,smaller areas
Payload
UAS can enhance emergency response: (1) mitigate risk to health/safety, (2) provide increased situational awareness, and (3) expedite the decision cycle.
Successful Operating Framework
How UASs Enhance Capacity During Emergency Response
KEY ELEMENTS FRAMEWORK for a BUILDING EMERGENCY RESPONSE CAPACITY WITH UAS
Infrastructure
Operations Finance
Strategy & Doctrine
Operating Framework
Command & Control Systems
Communications & Software
Equipment & Transportation
Logistics & Inventories
Ops Plans & Procedures
Personnel Development
Technical Training
Capital Planning
Budgeting & Procurement
Cost / Benefit Analysis
Management
Real-time
Decision Making
Emergency Response
Solutions
Developing Emergency Management Capabilities and Capacities
The Framework
KEY ELEMENTS FRAMEWORK for UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS
• Management: Concept of Operations that aligns with plans• What: Purpose, mission profile and applications • Who: Roles & Responsibilities, integration, decision
making• When: In what circumstances• Why: How it supports Information Sharing• Where: Airspace regulations
• Operations: Plans, Procedures, Training• Pilot Operating Handbook and Personnel Development• UAS playbook: tactics, techniques, procedures, decision
support• Remote Pilot Certification; pilot training• Visual observers and ground support training• Maintenance personnel• Sensor operation and data interpretation• Operation within an incident management system
• Infrastructure, Equipment and Logistics• UAS, communications, ground station• Common Operating Picture• Supplies, consumables – supply chain• Software, accessibility, cyber security• Warranty, Maintenance, Repair – redundancy,
downtime
• Financial: Total life cycle cost• Initial capital• Maintenance and repairs• Proficiency training
Fixed Wing Operations
Long Range / Large Sensors
Vertical Takeoff and Landing Operations
Short Range / Local Command
Successful Operating Framework
Successful Model for Implementing UAS in Emergencies
Emergency Operations PlanAviation Support Plan AnnexCBRN/Hazmat ResponsePilot Operating HandbookUAS Flight Planning/WxOperating ProceduresDocumentation/logbooksAssignmentsJob Aids
Incident Management SystemRoles/ResponsibilitiesEquipment, SuppliesConsumablesRoutine MaintenancePower managementLogistics Support PlanSupply Chain Management
Continuous ImprovementProgram Implementation
After Action ReportingImprovement Plan
Capacity BuildingSustainment
Full-scale ExercisesFunctional Exercises
Tabletop ExercisesDrills
Games
Assess threats, hazards, risks, and capabilities.Pre-determine UAS applications
Crisis Leadership/Decision MakingEmergency Responder Training
Ground and Flight SafetyFlight Operations
Technological Applications
Summary of Case Studies for UAV Usage in Disaster Events
Recent Cases Location Year
Richmond Marina Fire Richmond, VA 2016
Tornado Damage Assessment Essex, VA 2016
Stampede at Hajj Saudi Arabia 2015
Nepal Earthquake Damage Assessment, Search and Rescue and Recovery Effort Nepal 2015
Search and Rescue - Bedford Fire Department, VA Virginia 2015
Hurricane Sandy (United Press International) – Detect unseen damage w/IR, AE and UV cameras New York 2012
Hazardous Material Railcar Release –Monitor Contractor Cleanup Kentucky 2012
Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Incident – Plant investigation, radiation sensors Fukushima, Japan 2011
Wildfires (NASA, ANG) California 2007-2015
Haiti Earthquake (Huber et al.) – Orphanage reconnaissance investigation Haiti 2010
L’Aquila Earthquake (Quaritsch, Kruggl, et al.) – Fire service response supportItaly
2009
Typhoon Morakot (Chou et al.) – Post-disaster imagery, reconstruction assessments, reconnaissance Taiwan 2009
Hurricane Katrina (Pratt et al.) – Structural Damage Assessment Mississippi 2006
Technological Applications
Case #1: Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant
Country Japan Unique Challenges
• Operation in a radiation hazard, with operators in hazmat gear
Operator Honeywell
Location Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant
Scope Surveillance of the damaged reactorMapping of radiation levels around the reactorsSampling of escaping steam
Description Honeywell flew over 5 hours of missions during a two week spanIR camera able to obtain accurate thermal information about reactor poolsWestinghouse took over operation and flew another 45 days.
Results • Radiation footprint• Prevented human exposure and time to
make decisions
Technological Applications
Case #2: Northern California Wildfires – 2007-2015
Country United States Unique Challenges
• Flights through major transport aircraft corridors
• Adverse weather and contingency planning• In and out of controlled and restricted airspace• Lack of dedicated assets
Operator NASA
Location California
Scope Mapping of burning areas to support fire fightingLocation of overnight “hot spots” for relocation of assets
Description NASA “Ikhana” fixed wing has been used since 2007 during fire season in California. Airspace is cleared for the long endurance aircraft to make multiple passes over the fire zones.
Results • Tactical information for large area operations
• Collected otherwise unavailable information
Technological Applications
Case #3: Kentucky chemical train derailment response (2012)
Country United States Unique Challenges
• Lack of established procedures and UAS Plan of Action
• Need for integration of video data with emergency response systems
Operator Datron Scout (Drone Systems)
Location Kentucky
Scope Observation of derailed train cars on the side of a hill.
Description Aeryon Scout aircraft was flown to obtain a view of the accident that was not otherwise available to emergency response team.
Results • Pinpointed location of potential toxic hazards
• Prevented human exposure and improved situational awareness
Technological Applications
Case #4: Medication Delivery (July 2015)
Country United States Unique Challenges
• Obtaining FAA approval for flight plan• Coordination among multiple organizations• Dissemination of public information
Operator Flirtey (flirtey.com)
Location Wise, Virginia
Scope Deliver medication to remote area clinic
Description UAV was flown with FAA approval as a demonstration project from Lonesome Pine Airport to the Wise County Fairgrounds. Clinic serves 4,000 people each summer and provides health screenings.
Results • UAV flew 3 successful, first-of-kind missions delivering medical supplies to most rural and geographically challenged part of VA.
Technological Applications
Case #4: UAV Flight Path
Technological Applications
Case #5: Medical Supply Delivery (July 2015)
Country Worldwide Unique Challenges
• Obtaining FAA approval for flightOperator TU Delft – Ambulance Drone
Location TBD
Scope Deliver emergency supplies to any location within minutes
Description Delivery of an automated external defibrillator where a decrease in response time of just one minute leads to an increase of 10% in the survival rates.
Results Under Development
Emerging Uses
Clinical samples, antivenin for snake bites
Technological Applications
Case #6: Bedford Fire Department Search and Rescue (2015)
Country United States Unique Challenges
• Compliance with FAA regulations• Management and sustainment of UAV
capability over its life cycle• Establishing a program to manage the resource• Ongoing training and integration into
operations
Operator Bedford Fire Department
Location Bedford, VA
Scope Search and Rescue operations
Description Bedford fire department has utilized the UAV for several search and rescue operations such as locating missing boaters and a lost hiker. The department plans to use it during brush fires and chemical incidents to assess the situation from a safe distance.
Results Finding lost persons in two to three minutes, instead of hours.
Technological Applications
Case #7: Essex Virginia Tornado Damage Assessment (2016)
Country United States Unique Challenges
• Unknown capabilities of UAS• First experience for EM• Coordination with right stakeholders• Integration of data file into GIS• Pre-identify objectives
Operator Central Virginia Aerial Solutions
Location Essex, VA
Scope Situational Awareness
Description Flew response/recovery mission for damage assessment and situational awareness. Captured area mosaics by quadrants, enabling EM to prioritize allocation of resources. Flew under COA.
Results High res imagery integrated into VDEM’s GIS
Technological Applications
Case #8: Richmond Marina Fire (2016)
Country United States Unique Challenges
• Deconflicting airspace with fixed wing and helicopters operated by county
• Com-link interference from metal structures
Operator York County
Location Richmond Yacht Basin, VA
Scope Situational Awareness
Description York County operated UAS in support of VDEM and local responders to observe oil sheen and boom placement.
Results Confirmed boom placementMinimized environmental impactProvided high res close video to responders and EOC
Emerging UAS Missions and Services for Emergency Responders
What’s Next?
Maturation of operational concepts and integration of UAS will increase emergency operation productivity and safety
Sector Applications
EMS Delivery of time-sensitive medical devices to hard-to-reach areas
Hazmat Detection, monitoring and mapping of chemical and radiological hazards
Police Tracking of suspects fleeing scene; securing the scene
Fire Fighting Multi-spectral detection of fire “hot spots”
Search and Rescue
Observation of natural disaster areas, location of survivors, determination of access routes for response teams
Situational Awareness
Airborne data collection: Better, faster, more accurate decision-making to save lives, property and protect responders from unnecessary hazards
Damage Assessment
Rapid damage assessment, delineating impact area, prioritization of recovery resources
© Alliance Solutions Group, Inc. 2014
Capabilities Brief
Analytical Support
Mass Casualty ESOH Risk & Vulnerability
Detection
Cleared for Take-off: The Future of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) in Emergency Response: Emerging Applications
Contact details: Robert Campbell, PEPresident / CEOAlliance Solutions Group, Inc.Phone: [email protected]
