NAVFAC EXWC professionals conduct an unmanned aircraft systems survey over the Port of Hueneme.
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EXWC Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program Participates in Coastal Trident/NAVSEA PHD Advanced Naval Technology Exercise PP Approved This past fall, NAVFAC EXWC’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Program comprised of Kyle Abrahamsen, Christian Bowers, and Jean Pan, Ph.D., and NAVFAC EXWC’s Capital Improvements’ Geographic Information Systems experts Shea Broussard and Steven Willis, conducted a small UAS survey over the Port of Hueneme as part of the Coastal Trident Advanced Naval Technology Exercise (ANTX). The focus of the exercise was to conduct UAS operations in an environment that is similar to Navy installations, capturing data that would be useful for NAVFAC surveys and inspections. Over the course of the exercise, multiple UAS and payloads flew above the Port of Hueneme. The survey areas included both sides of the port and buildings encompassing the port. By surveying the Port of Hueneme, the UAS team collected data for future use to develop and refine data analyses and data products that can be provided to EXWC customers. The Navy is adopting UAS for several uses, particularly in circumstances where situational awareness needs improvement, specifically for reducing personnel safety risks. The Naval Innovative Science and Engineering Program sponsored UAS’ participation in ANTX.
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