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Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Professional Development Center

(NMOPDC)

UAS Support: A Training Perspective

William StamperNMOPDD Atlantic

13 March 2012

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Introduction: Training and UAS?

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Key Considerations

• METOC support role WRT increased UAS presence

• Training response to support requirement

Today’s Discussion

• Forecast Considerations

• Tactical Considerations

• The way ahead

RQ-21A INTEGRATOR STUAS

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Forecast Considerations

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• Traditional forecast parameters still apply (winds-vis-precip)• Greater forecast fidelity required• Tighter (and more) thresholds• Additional forecast considerations

• Operating with other aircraft (OP zones, etc.)• Specific launch and recovery envelopes and

requirements such as pitch and roll• Orbit stand-off ranges driven by the environment• UAS missions often planned far in advance

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Tactical Considerations & Training Challenges

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• TDAs:• Deeper understanding of sensors, systems, capabilities• AREPS/TAWS: sensor/system updates; program

improvements (e.g., AREPS evap duct calc)• Other TDAs: load approval, incorporate into training

• Other training and support issues/gaps• Many customers don’t grasp METOC support extent• Many METOC do not understand UAS depth• Non-POR sensors and systems (e.g., SCAN EAGLE)• UHF LOS Comms

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The Way Ahead…

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• Our training efforts continue• AREPS and TAWS Primer updates• Teams get flexed in our Team Trainer events• Advanced training classes in the works (?)• Deeper training on NAAPS, COAMPS, other forecast-

related tools & products• Continued emphasis on forecaster interaction

• Continued collaboration with key players• Software developers• UAS teams/developers/R&D

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The Way Ahead…

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• Continue our role as a conduit for product improvement• Assist Fleet users in getting requests to the right folks• Continue support advocacy (new sensors/systems)

MQ-8B FIRESCOUT VTUAV• PDD SMEs assist with sensor/system/target updates

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Better Education Through Visualization…

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The Way Ahead…

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• Reach Back DOES work…• AREPS and TAWS RB has shifted (or will soon) to the

FWCs in Norfolk and San Diego• FNMOC maintains some of their role• PDDs play a major part in training/sustaining the RB

personnel

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A Note on Reach-Back

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Five Cornerstones for Effective RB Support

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Questions?