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| Can FPI quickly solve the problem of drone detection? |
| 2023-09-04 |
| Direct Translation via Google Translate. Edited. Text written by Andrey Mikhailovich Sukhov. [ColonelCassad] Attacks by unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) on targets in Russia have become commonplace. There is no effective countermeasure system; with the huge length of the border, it is very difficult to detect UAV routes. Existing detection stations are not able to cover all directions. In addition, there is constant reconnaissance to determine the locations of the detection stations. UAV flights at low altitudes also make them difficult to detect and limit the range of detection systems. Long-range and full detection of UAVs is possible using AWACS systems, but their number is limited, plus they are extremely expensive to manufacture and maintain. But their principle of detection from a height down gives an excellent hint on how to make a fairly fast efficient and inexpensive system. To do this, it is enough to raise the detection module on a balloon to a height of several hundred meters. At such a height, in the line-of-sight zone there will be a section along the front of about 100 kilometers. To detect FPV drones, it is enough to raise the detection module by tens of meters to provide a range of about ten kilometers. The question arises - how quickly to implement such a project? The way out is to implement a block technology detection module. Moreover, many blocks are already ready and it is only necessary to clarify the requirements for them within the framework of a single technical task. It is possible to propose the following block structure of the module 1. Lidar, capable of detecting UAVs and giving out the parameters of their trajectory (Two types of lidars - long-range and short-range) 2. Balloon, to which the detection module is attached and which holds it at a height, allowing you to quickly raise and lower system, as well as change the place of deployment 3. Power supply system, preferably duplicated. At the same time, power can be supplied from the ground through wires, as well as provided by batteries. 4. Cable system that allows you to hold the balloon and control the height of its rise. The third and fourth points will show the success of spending money on nanoprojects. 5. Communication and control system, preferably made with duplication of functions based on wired (fiber optic) and wireless technologies The question now is to find the best solutions for each unit and integrate them into a single whole. In Russia, there is a special institute for this, the Advanced Research Foundation (FPI). this fund could urgently announce tenders for the submission of decisions on all blocks. Moreover, it is necessary to organize and conduct a competition in the shortest time period. The following schedule seems reasonable 1. Making a decision on the competition, selection of experts - duration 1 week. 2.Development of the regulation on the competition and technical requirements for blocks - 2 weeks. 3.Announcement of the competition and submission of applications - duration 4 weeks. 4.Expertise and summing up - 2 weeks. 5.Meeting the winners of the competition and development of an integrated project - up to 4 weeks Under military conditions action decisions must be made very quickly, time does not wait. (c) Andrey Mikhailovich Sukhov, Leading Researcher, Applied Mathematics and Supercomputing Research Laboratory, Sevastopol State University, Doctor of Technical Sciences |
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