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Multi-Band Telemetry Test System for UAV Application

Abstract

This paper describes the design, development, production of fully autonomous UAV data link testsystem. The ethernet based data link systems consist of Ku-Band, C-Band, Wideband-Satcom andNarrow-Band Satcom.  Ground control station and all airborne hardware systems with simulation,monitoring capability that are be integrated into these telemetry test systems. Integration of GCS,Airborne hardware system and network based telemetry system with handover capability of UAV  Aircraft are also included in this paper. These  test  system  allows  to  user  to  simulate  auto adjustable  data  link  range  with  real  data  link equipment. Test automation software and auto adjustable data link range system are used to control the execution of tests and the comparison of actual outcomes with predicted outcomes. 

Key words: UAV, Telemetry, Flight/Ground Test, Handover, LOS/BLOS

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UDP BASED WIRELESS TELEMETRY NETWORK AND DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEM FOR ROTARY APPLICATION

Abstract

This paper presents an open system architecture with wireless network centric telemetry anddata acquisition over UDP/IP. This networked solution was designed and developed for ironbird and helicopter rotor applications which present a significant challenge for dataacquisition and telemetry. Traditionally slip rings were used for data transfer however theseresult in issues with low bandwidth, electrical noise, installation  complexity, and highmaintenance costs. This paper describes a networked system using standardized Technologiesand protocols that was used for data acquisition and recording of parameters such asvibration, strain, and video on DAQ installed  on the rotating part. The acquired data was

transmitted in real-time via the network-centric wireless telemetry link which wassynchronized with a ground-based DAQ used for real time processing of the rotor data.

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