Enhancing UAS Training and Support in Naval Meteorology and Oceanography
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Explore training and support perspectives in UAS operations, tactical considerations, forecast parameters, and future development in naval meteorology. Discuss key considerations to improve UAS mission effectiveness.
Enhancing UAS Training and Support in Naval Meteorology and Oceanography
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Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Professional Development Center(NMOPDC)UAS Support: A Training PerspectiveWilliam StamperNMOPDD Atlantic13 March 2012 UNCLASSIFIED
Introduction: Training and UAS? • Key Considerations • METOC support role WRT increased UAS presence • Training response to support requirement RQ-21A INTEGRATOR STUAS • Today’s Discussion • Forecast Considerations • Tactical Considerations • The way ahead UNCLASSIFIED
Forecast Considerations • 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 UNCLASSIFIED
Tactical Considerations & Training Challenges • 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 UNCLASSIFIED
The Way Ahead… • 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 UNCLASSIFIED
The Way Ahead… • 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 UNCLASSIFIED
Better Education Through Visualization… UNCLASSIFIED
The Way Ahead… • 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 UNCLASSIFIED
A Note on Reach-Back Five Cornerstones for Effective RB Support UNCLASSIFIED
Questions? UNCLASSIFIED