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1 Technology Maturation for the Automated Aerial Refueling (AAR) Project Carol Ventresca SynGenics Corporation Case Number: 88ABW-2009-4217, Distribution: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited

2 Jacob Hinchman, AFRL, AAR Program Manager Daniel Schreiter, AFRL, AAR Deputy Program Manager Ba Nguyen, AFRL, AAR Chief Engineer Jordan Adams, AFRL, AAR Systems Engineering Lead Robert McCarty, SynGenics Corporation Co-Authors 2 Case Number: 88ABW-2009-4217, Distribution: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited

3 Early Systems Engineering (SE) in Acquisition Technology Maturation (Tech Mat) in Early SE Technology Maturation (Tech Mat) in Early SE AAR Program Background AAR Program Background Tech Mat Planning for AAR Tech Mat Planning for AAR Outline 3 Case Number: 88ABW-2009-4217, Distribution: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited

4 Outline Early Systems Engineering (SE) in Acquisition Technology Maturation (Tech Mat) in Early SE Technology Maturation (Tech Mat) in Early SE AAR Program Background AAR Program Background Tech Mat Planning for AAR Tech Mat Planning for AAR 4 Case Number: 88ABW-2009-4217, Distribution: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited

5 How Do AF and DoD Define Systems Engineering? 5 Case Number: 88ABW-2009-4217, Distribution: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited

6 When Does AF Say SE Should First Be Applied? 6 Case Number: 88ABW-2009-4217, Distribution: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited

7 Science & Technology (S&T) Role in Early SE 7 Case Number: 88ABW-2009-4217, Distribution: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited

8 Does Early SE Pay Off? 8 Case Number: 88ABW-2009-4217, Distribution: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited

9 Outline Early Systems Engineering (SE) in Acquisition Technology Maturation (Tech Mat) in Early SE Technology Maturation (Tech Mat) in Early SE AAR Program Background AAR Program Background Tech Mat Planning for AAR Tech Mat Planning for AAR 9 Case Number: 88ABW-2009-4217, Distribution: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited

10 SE Provides a Technical Foundation for Acquisition Case Number: 88ABW-2009-4217, Distribution: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited

11 Outline Early Systems Engineering (SE) in Acquisition Technology Maturation (Tech Mat) in Early SE Technology Maturation (Tech Mat) in Early SE AAR Program Background AAR Program Background Tech Mat Planning for AAR Tech Mat Planning for AAR 11 Case Number: 88ABW-2009-4217, Distribution: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited

12 AAR Phase II National AAR Team 12 Case Number: 88ABW-2009-4217, Distribution: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited

13 Unmanned Aerial Vehicles – Extends Range – Shortens Response for Time-Critical Targets – Maintains In-Theater Presence Using Fewer Assets – Allows Deployment with Manned Fighters and Attack Without the Need of Forward Staging Areas Significance to Air Force Manned Aircraft – Provides Adverse Weather Operations – Improves Fueling Efficiency – Improves Pilot Workload AAR Assists UCAVs in Reaching Its Full Potential, and Greatly Enhances Manned Refueling “ How does it (J-UCAS) air refuel? … which is persistence and endurance, things men can’t do in airplanes ” - Gen. John Jumper, USAF, February 2005 13 Case Number: 88ABW-2009- 4217, Distribution: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited

14 UCAS Mission/AR Overview 14 Case Number: 88ABW-2009- 4217, Distribution: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited

15 Key Technology Challenges 15 Case Number: 88ABW-2009-4217, Distribution: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited

16 AAR Spiral Approach to Technology Development 16 Case Number: 88ABW-2009-4217, Distribution: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited

17 Precision GPS Closed-Loop Station Keeping Flt Test Aug 06 17 Case Number: 88ABW-2009-4217, Distribution: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited

18 AAR UAS Surrogate 18 Case Number: 88ABW-2009-4217, Distribution: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited

19 AAR Station-Keeping Flight Test Example Contact Position Performance 19 Case Number: 88ABW-2009-4217, Distribution: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited

20 Phase II AAR Test Plan 20 Case Number: 88ABW-2009-4217, Distribution: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited

21 Outline Early Systems Engineering (SE) in Acquisition Technology Maturation (Tech Mat) in Early SE Technology Maturation (Tech Mat) in Early SE AAR Program Background AAR Program Background Tech Mat Planning for AAR Tech Mat Planning for AAR 21 Case Number: 88ABW-2009-4217, Distribution: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited

22 Reduce key risks to transition Technical maturity, documentation, and impressions Mature AAR technology into a robust design, with supporting analysis and specifications Safety, LO-compatibility, system health monitoring, FMECA, specifications Develop prototype system based on design demonstrating feasibility of design Robust testing of prototype to determine adequacy of design and failure modes Key Technical Objectives for AAR Phase II 22 Case Number: 88ABW-2009-4217, Distribution: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited

23 Automated Aerial Refueling (AAR) Phase II Way Forward 23 Case Number: 88ABW-2009-4217, Distribution: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited

24 Technology Participants Technology Demonstration Plan Technology Demonstration Plan Requirements Documentation Requirements Documentation Program Objective Program Objective Approach Approach Technology Development Required Technology Development Required Applicable Systems Applicable Systems Product/Payoff/Exit Criteria Product/Payoff/Exit Criteria Programs/Activities Related to AAR Success Programs/Activities Related to AAR Success Programs/Missions Supported by AAR Programs/Missions Supported by AAR Technology Milestones List Technology Milestones List Technology Deliverables Technology Deliverables Risk Analysis Risk Analysis Technology Protection Plan Technology Protection Plan Critical Elements of AAR II Technology Maturation Planning 24 Case Number: 88ABW-2009-4217, Distribution: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited

25 Acquisition StrategyAcquisition Strategy Target Acquisition Programs Target Acquisition Programs Stakeholders Stakeholders Capability Document Capability Document Availability Dates for Technologies Availability Dates for Technologies Functional Strategies Functional Strategies Flight Qualification Flight Qualification Airworthiness Certification Airworthiness Certification Environmental Qualification Environmental Qualification Logistics Support Logistics Support Technology/Acquisition Bridge Technology/Acquisition Bridge Critical Elements of AAR II Technology Maturation Planning 25 Case Number: 88ABW-2009-4217, Distribution: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited

26 Process Flow Change Requests Change Requests Requirements Change Control Board Requirements Change Control Board Tools Tools Products Products Baseline Baseline Traceability Traceability Verification Methods Verification Methods Elements of Management Plan to Mature Requirements for AAR 26 Case Number: 88ABW-2009-4217, Distribution: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited

27 27 Case Number: 88ABW-2009-4217, Distribution: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited

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