Phoenix InterScepter UAV Prototype Program, autonomous unmanned air vehicle, intelligent navigation, command, control security, high altitude, PNGinc

October 5, 2002

Phoenix InterScepter UAV

Phoenix InterScepter UAV
Prototype Program Underway

The Phoenix Unmanned Air Vehicle pictured here is a small, autonomous, general-purpose machine. The short span, multiple wing design allows easy transport over normal roads with no disassembly or reassembly required. Its generous wing area and high-horsepower turbine engine produce greater load-carrying capability and speed. Sidewalls cover the wing tips to reduce vortex drag. Canards (forward elevators) yield better handling and anti-stall characteristics.

Development Progress

The Phoenix InterScepter UAV (unmanned air vehicle) is slated for a first prototype build beginning in January 2003, and continuing throughout the year.

Phoenix InterScepter UAV - First Prototype
Maximum range	800 miles (at reduced speed)
Size	approx. 12 ft. long, 7 ft. wide
Weight	approx. 280 lbs. unloaded, 450 lbs. including fuel & 100 lbs. payload
Avionics	radio control for take off/landing autonomous flight for the mission Absolute security technology is employed for Command & Control

Future options will include low-cost gas turbines & high altitude steam turbines.

Applications include:

Meteorological

	Adverse weather monitoring/prediction
	Unmanned tornado studies
	Wind sheer analysis/warnings at airports

Environmental

	Global climate change studies
	Oil spill disaster surveys
	Hazardous waste site monitoring
	Real-time air pollution monitoring
	Wildfire/flood monitoring

Precision agriculture for sustainable growth

Search & rescue reconnaissance/support

Infrastructure mapping

	Land use surveys
	Geophysical surveys

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