[Seavox] L06 extension

[Nan Galbraith]

Hi Roy -

Yes, I agree, this seems like it will be needed soon, if it isn't already.

My only concern is whether you'll need to differentiate between
the many types of unmanned aerial vehicles that may be in use,
or can these be added later as subclasses?

Last point - is there such a thing as a non-human pilot? Can an RPA be
piloted by a computer, and does that make a difference to its function
as a platform?

Like Bob, I thought UAV was probably the acronym you'd want in
the definition (or, do you need to supply an acronym there at all?).

Cheers -

Nan

On 3/10/15 8:48 AM, Robert C. Groman wrote:
> Roy,
>
> I think you meant to write UAV for "unmanned aerial vehicle",
> since AUV is an abbreviation for "autonomous underwater vehicle".
>
> Cheers, Bob
>
> On 3/10/2015 7:29 AM, Lowry, Roy K. wrote:
>> Dear All,
>> I've had a request to extend the platform type (L06) to include an 
>> additional child entry under 'non-buoyant aircraft' for unmanned 
>> aerial vehicles, sometimes referred to as drones. These are a 
>> platform type that has entered scientific (as opposed to military) 
>> use since the vocabulary was last revised and so an extension seems 
>> reasonable.  The simplest approach to take would be to add:
>> remotely piloted aircraft
>> RPA
>> A heavier-than-air aircraft without a human pilot aboard that is 
>> controlled remotely by a human pilot. Also referred to as a drone or 
>> unmanned aerial vehicle (AUV).
>> This leaves the way open for autonomous aircraft as a future L06 
>> addition should the associated legal and liability issues be resolved.
>> Comments or alternative suggestions?
>> Cheers, Roy.


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