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Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Professional Development Center (NMOPDC)

UAS Support: A Training Perspective

William Stamper NMOPDD Atlantic 13 March 2012

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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 13 March 2012

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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 13 March 2012

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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 13 March 2012

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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 13 March 2012

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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) • PDD SMEs assist with sensor/system/target updates MQ-8B FIRESCOUT VTUAV 13 March 2012

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Better Education Through Visualization… 13 March 2012

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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 13 March 2012

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A Note on Reach-Back

Five Cornerstones for Effective RB Support 13 March 2012

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Questions?

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