4.5 - Research Paper: Literature Survey

4.5 - Research Paper: Literature Survey

Post the Literature Survey for your research paper. The MQ-1C Gray Eagle

In Module 1, you started your literature search for sources directly relevant to your topic and your research question and hypothesis. While it is not necessary to include all sources, you should capture a dozen or more key or most important sources in the literature review section. These should be summarized in this section and should give the reader an unambiguous understanding of where research stands in your specific topic area. This is your primary data base. You will build on this foundation in later sections.

Research Question and Hypothesis

Research question:

What are the MQ-1C GRAY EAGLE design capabilities when it comes to performance, multi-payload/weight capability, and airframe sensors? Will these developments contribute to the other unmanned aircraft systems?

Hypothesis:

While the MQ-1C GRAY EAGLE has the capability to provide immediate support to multiple deployed theaters, it has excellent capabilities when it comes to situational awareness, aerodynamics, long-range ISR payloads, and Ka-band satellite communications capability.

References

Blinde Loren. (2019). Army posts RFI for MQ-1C tactical SIGINT payload. Retrieved from https://intelligencecommunitynews.com/army-posts-rfi-for-mq-1c-tactical-sigint-payload/

Frank Wolfe. (2019). US Army Plans Addition of Ka Band for Gray Eagle to Bolster Communications. Retrieved from https://www.aviationtoday.com/2019/08/14/u-s-army-planned-addition-ka-band-gray-eagle-bolster-communications/

General Atomics plans air launched effect test from MQ-1C Gray Eagle this summer. (2020, April 21). Flightglobal.com, NA. Retrieved from https://bi-gale-com.ezproxy.libproxy.db.erau.edu/essentials/article/GALE%7CA622165482?u=embry

General Atomics MQ-1C Gray Eagle. (2016). Retrieved from https://21stcenturyasianarmsrace.com/2016/01/31/the-drone-index-general-atomics-mq-1c-gray-eagle/

Key improvements to unmanned aerial and underwater systems planned for near future. (2019). Retrieved from https://www.vision-systems.com/unmanned/article/14074011/key-improvements-to-unmanned-aerial-and-underwater-systems-planned-for-near-future

Lee Connie. (2020). Army’s Gray Eagle Prepping For Multi-Domain Operations. Retrieved from https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/articles/2020/3/6/armys-gray-eagle-prepping-for-multi-domain-operations

Lowe Donald, Story Holly, and Parsons Matthew. (2014). U.S. ARMY UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS (UAS)—A HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE TO IDENTIFYING AND UNDERSTANDING STAKEHOLDER RELATIONSHIPS. Retrieved from https://apps.dtic.mil/dtic/tr/fulltext/u2/a607057.pdf

Martin, M. J., U.S.A.F., Rivera, B., U.S.N.R., & Toivanen, J. (2014). "Finnishing" the force: Achieving true flexibility for the joint force commander. Air & Space Power Journal, 28(3), 76-103. Retrieved from http://ezproxy.libproxy.db.erau.edu/login?url=https://search-proquest-com.ezproxy.libproxy.db.erau.edu/docview/1548423125?accountid=27203

Path Neal. (2020). Gray Eagle MQ-1C Unmanned Aircraft System. Retrieved from https://internationalinsider.org/gray-eagle-mq-1c-unmanned-aircraft-system/

MQ-1C Extended Range Gray Eagle Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS). (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.dote.osd.mil/Portals/97/pub/reports/FY2018/army/2018mq1c_gray_eagle_uas.pdf?ver=2019-08-21-155807-757

MQ-1C Gray Eagle Unmanned Aircraft System (MQ-1C Gray Eagle). (2017). Retrieved from https://apps.dtic.mil/sti/pdfs/AD1019500.pdf

MQ-1C Gray Eagle ER/MP Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS). (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.army-technology.com/projects/mq1c-gray-eagle-uas-us-army/

Rodriguez Nancy. (2016). Considerations and Recommendations for Implementing an Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Program. Retrieved from https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/250283.pdf

Unmanned Aircraft Systems: PercePtions & Potential. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.aia-aerospace.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/AIA_UAS_Report_small.pdf