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Table of Contents

• Conference Participants

• Conference Agenda

• Conference Biographies

• Conference Summaries

Conference Participants

Mr. Juan Hurtado, Command Science Advisor, U.S. Southern Command

Dr. Norman Munroe, Director, Applied Research Center, Florida Int’l University

Dr. Martin Candanedo Guevara, Vice-Rector de Investigación, Postgrado y Extensión, Universidad Tecnológica de Panamá

Dr. Alfredo Ravinet, Senior Research Scientist, Applied Research Center, Florida International University, Miami, Florida

Dr. Dario Solis, Director de Investigación, Universidad Tecnológica de Panamá

Dr. Jose L. Calle, Jefe Laboratorio Energías Renovables, Universidad Nacional Agraria la Molina, Perú

Mr. Todd Canon, Vice President and Mr. Tony Silva, International Business Development, VECENERGY, Miami, Florida

Eduardo Martins Do Vale, Chief Innovation Technology, General Research and Development Dept, Argentina

Gregory W. Pruitt, Director, Strategic Development, Von Braun Center for Science and Innovation

Dr. John Proni, Executive Director, Applied Research Center, Florida International University

Rodrigo García de Paredes, Autoridad del Canal de Panamá (ACP) Autoridad del Canal de Panamá (ACP)

Brian Whiteside, Vice President Sales & Marketing, Evergreen Helicopters,

Inc. Lt Col Gabriel Osvaldo Bagatello, Dir. Planning and Programming, General Research and Development Dept, Argentina

Capitán De Corbeta-AV Segundo Xavier Izurieta Toledo, Armada del Ecuador

Capitán Flavio Narváez Biénzobas UAV Development Chief, Centro de Modelación y Simulación, Ejercito de Chile

Capitán Guillermo Gonzales Cucho, FAP Jefe, Proyectos UAV, CEDEP

Lt. Christian David Hidalgo Coloma, Ecuadorian Coast Guard

Mr. Jerry DeJaco, Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR) Systems Center Pacific Ing. Marcelo E. Martinez, CEO,

Ing. Marcelo E. Martinez, CEO,Nostromo Defensa SA-Argentina

Mr. Ted Venable, CNT Program Manager,U.S. Navy South

Ms. Kelly M Morger, Lead Test Engineer, US Army Aviation and Missile Research Development and Engineering Center (AMRDEC), USA

Dr. Pablo. C. Florido, Managing Director and Chief Technical Officer, Floristan Technology, S.A., Argentina

0900-0925

0925-0945

USSOUTHCOM Science & Technology and Western Hemisphere Information

Exchange (WHIX) Overview

WHIX and Science & Technology at Servicio Nacional Aeronautica (SENAN)

Mr. Juan Hurtado, Command Science Advisor,

U.S. Southern Command

Comandante de AV (R) Rigoberto Gordon S.,

Director General, SENAN

0945-1015

WHIX 07

WHIX 07

Dr. Norman Munroe, Director, Applied

Research Center, Florida Int’l University

1015-1030Ing. Marcela Paredes de Vásquez, Rectora,

Universidad Tecnológica de Panamá

1030-1100 BREAK

Agenda

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LATIN AMERICA ALTERNATIVE FUELS & UNMANNED SYSTEMS CONFERENCEConvention center, Ciudad Del Saber

Panama City, Panama

1800-1900 Conference Registration (Holiday Inn, City of Knowledge) UTP/FIU personnel

1900-2100 Icebreaker (Holiday Inn, City of Knowledge) UTP

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2009

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2009

0730--0800 Transportation to City of Knowledge and Exhibitor Set Up Provided by UTP

0730-0830 Conference Registration and Exhibit Viewing UTP/FIU

0830-0845 Welcome RemarksMr. Juan Hurtado, Command Science

Advisor, U.S. Southern Command

0845-0900Conference Inauguration and Welcome Remarks Ministry of Governance & Justice, Panama

SESSION ONE

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Intercambio de Informacion del Hemisferio Occidental

Conferencia de Combustibles Alternativos & Sistemas no Tripulados

Panama City, Panama

MIÉRCOLES, DICIEMBRE 9, 2009

Jueves, Diciembre 10, 2009

1800-1900 Inscripción a la Conferencia (Holiday Inn, Ciudad del Saber) UTP/FIU personal

1900-2100 Rompe Hielo (Holiday Inn, Ciudad del Saber) UTP

0730--0800 Transportación a la Ciudad del Saber Proporcionado por UTP

0730-0830 Inscripción a la Conferencia UTP/FIU

0830-0845 Comentarios de Bienvenida U.S Comandante del Sur

0845-0900Conferencia de Inauguración y Comentarios de Bienvenida Oficial del Ministerio de Gobernanza y Justicia,

Panamá

SESION UNO – Impulsando la Innovación: Combustibles Alternativos

0900-09250925-0945

Descripción general de USSOUTHCOM Ciencia y Tecnología y Intercambio de Información del Hemisferio Occidental WHIX y Ciencia y Tecnología en el Servicio Nacional de Aeronáutica (SENAN)

Mr. Juan Hurtado, Comándate de Asesor Científico, U.S. Comandante del SurComandante de AV (R) Rigoberto Gordon S., Director General, SENAN

0945-1015WHIX 07WHIX 07

Dr. Norman Munroe, Director, Centro de Investigación Aplicada, Florida Int’l University

1015-1030Ing. Marcela Paredes de Vásquez, Rectora, Universidad Tecnológica de Panamá

1030-1100 PAUSA

1200-1345

1300-1320

1325-1345

LUNCH AND KEY NOTE SPEAKER

Bio Diesel Production: The Commercial World View

Floristan Industries: UAV Light Turbine Engines

Mr. Tony Silva, International Business Development,

VECENERGY

Dr. Pablo. C. Florido Managing Director and Chief

technical Officer, Floristan Technology, S.A., Argentina • d

1100-1115 Bio Diesel Producción in Panama

Bio Diesel Producción in Panama

Dr. Alfredo Ravinet, Senior Research Scientist, Applied

Research Center FIU

1115-1130Dr. Dario Solis, Director de Investigación, Universidad

Tecnológica de Panamá

1130-1200 Overview of alternative fuels in the regionDr. Jose L. Calle, Jefe Laboratorio Energías Renovables,

Universidad Nacional Agraria la Molina, Perú

1520-1540 UV/S Technology Programs in LATAM & Regional Issues: An OverviewMr. Brian Whiteside, Vice President Sales & Marketing,

Evergreen Helicopters, Inc.

1540-1600 Argentina

Lt Col Gabriel Osvaldo Bagatello, Dir. Planning and

Programming, General Research and Development Dept,

Argentina

1600-1620 EcuadorLT Commander Segundo Xavier Izurieta Toledo, Armada

del Ecuador

1620-1640 Chile

Capitán Flavio Narváez Biénzobas

UAV Development Chief, Centro de Modelación y

Simulación, Ejercito de Chile

1640-1700 PeruCapitán Guillermo Gonzales Cucho, FAP

Jefe, Proyectos UAV, CEDEP

1700-1730 Transportation to UTP and Holiday Inn Provided by UTP

1345-1415 Unmanned Vehicles: Applications of Bio-fuels

Sr. Eduardo Martins Do Vale,

Chief Innovation Technology,

General Research and Development Dept, Argentina

Unmanned Vehicles: An Overview

1415-1435 Interagency Collaboration in Unmanned SystemsGregory W. Pruitt, Director, Strategic Development, Von

Braun Center for Science and Innovation

1435-1455 NOAA’s Historical Use of Unmanned Systems Dr. John Proni, Director, Applied Research Center, Florida

International University

1455-1520 Panama CanalSr. Rodrigo Garcia de Paredes,

Panama Canal Authority

1200-1345

1300-1320

1325-1345

LUNCH AND KEY NOTE SPEAKER

Bio Diesel Production: The Commercial World View

Floristan Industries: UAV Light Turbine Engines

Mr. Tony Silva, International Business Development,

VECENERGY

Dr. Pablo. C. Florido Managing Director and Chief

technical Officer, Floristan Technology, S.A., Argentina • d

1100-1115 Producción de Biodiesel en Panamá

Producción de Biodiesel en Panamá

Dr. Alfredo Ravinet, Científico Superior de Investigación,

Centro de Investigación Aplicada, FIU

1115-1130Dr. Dario Solis, Director de Investigación, Universidad

Tecnológica de Panamá

1130-1200 Descripción general de combustibles alternativos en la región Dr. Jose L. Calle, Jefe de Laboratorio de Energías Renovables, Universidad Nacional Agraria la Molina, Perú

1520-1540UV/S Programas Tecnológicos en LATAM & Cuestiones Regionales: Descripción General

Mr. Brian Whiteside, Vicepresidente de Ventas y Comercialización, Evergreen Helicópteros, Inc.

1540-1600 Argentina

Lt Col Gabriel Osvaldo Bagatello, Director de Planificación y Programación , Departamento de Investigación General y Desarrollo,Argentina

1600-1620 EcuadorLT Comandante Segundo Xavier Izurieta Toledo, Armada del Ecuador

1620-1640 ChileCapitán Flavio Narváez BiénzobasUAV Jefe de desarrollo, Centro de Modelación y Simulación, Ejercito de Chile

1640-1700 PerúCapitán Guillermo Gonzales Cucho, FAPJefe, Proyectos UAV, CEDEP

1700-1730 Transportación a UTP y Holiday Inn Proporcionado por UTP

1345-1415 Vehículos Militares no Tripulados : Descripción General

Sr. Eduardo Martins Do Vale, Jefe de Innovación Tecnológica, Departamento de Investigación General y Desarrollo, Argentina

Vehículos No-Militares no Tripulados : Descripción General

1415-1435 Colaboración Interinstitucional en Sistemas no Tripulados Gregory W. Pruitt, Director, Desarrollo Estratégico, Centro Von Braun para Ciencia y Innovación

1435-1455 Sistema de Vehículos Bajo-Mar no Tripulados: NOAA Actividades Dr. John Proni, Director, Centro de Investigación Aplicada, Florida International University

1455-1520 Canal de Panamá Mr. Antonio Michel, Jefe de Seguridad del Canal, Autoridades del Canal de Panamá

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2009

0800-0830 Transportation to City of Knowledge Provided by UTP

0830-0900 Administrative Remarks FIU/UTP

0900-0920 Maritime SystemsLt. Christian David Hidalgo Coloma,

Ecuadorian Coast Guard

0920-0940 Maritime Systems Mr. Jerry Dejaco,

0940-1000 Aerial Systems: Naval Infantry applicationsIng. Marcelo E. Martinez, CEO,

Nostromo Defensa SA-Argentina

1000-1020 Aerial SystemsMr. Ted Venable, CNT Program Manager,

U.S. Navy South

1020-1100 Land Systems Mr. Forrest Ruble, AMRDEC

1120--1300LUNCH AND KEY NOTE SPEAKER

General Tito Saúl PINILLA PINILLA,

Colombian Air Force

1300-1600Workshops on Regional Collaboration For Unmanned

SystemsModerators

1300-1500 Aerial Unmanned SystemsCoronel Mario Villar Córdova Icochea, FAP, Dir.

Centro de Desarrollo de Proyectos (CEDEP)

1300-1500 Land and Maritime Unmanned Systems Lt. Christian David HIDALGO Coloma,

Ecuadorian Coast Guard

1300-1500 Interagency & Regional Cooperation in Unmanned Systems

Gregory W. Pruitt, Director, Strategic

Development, Von Braun Center for Science

and Innovation

1500-1630 Future Roadmap and Concluding Remarks Panama & USSOUTHCOM

1630 Transportation Hotel/UTP

SESSION THREE – Unmanned Systems: a Regional Perspective

SESSION TWO – Unmanned Systems: a Regional Perspective

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VIERNES, DICIEMBRE 11, 2009

0800-0830 Transportación a la Ciudad del Saber Proporcionado por UTP

0830-0900 Comentarios Administrativos FIU/UTP

0900-0940 Sistemas MarítimoLt. Christian David Hidalgo Coloma, Guarda Costa Ecuatoriano

0940-1020 Sistemas Aéreos Dr. John Wilcox, Associate Director, Laboratorio de las Fuerzas Aéreas en Investigación

1020-1100 Sistemas Terrestre Mr. Forrest Ruble, AMRDEC

1120--1300ALMUERZO Y ORADOR PRINCIPAL

1300-1600Lectura sobre la Colaboración Regional para Sistemas no Tripulados

Moderadores

1300-1500 Vehículos Aéreos no Tripulados

Coronel Mario Villar Córdova Icochea, FAP, Dir. Centro de Desarrollo de Proyectos (CEDEP)

1300-1500 Vehículos Marítimo y Terrestre no TripuladosLt. Christian David HIDALGO Coloma, Guarda Costa Ecuatoriano

1300-1500 Cooperación Regional y Interinstitucional en Sistemas no Tripulados Gregory W. Pruitt, Director, Desarrollo Estratégico, Centro Von Braun para Ciencia y Innovación

1500-1630 Futuro planes de trabajo & Comentarios Finales Panamá & USSOUTHCOM

1630 Transportación Hotel/UTP

SESION CUATRO-Colaboración & Innovación Regional

SESION TRES- Sistemas no Tripulados Perspectiva Regional

WESTERN HEMISPHERE INFORMATION EXCHANGE ALTERNATIVE FUELS &

UNMANNED SYSTEMS CONFERENCE BIOGRAPHIES & SUMMARIES

Speaker: Mr. Juan Hurtado, Command Science Advisor, U.S. Southern Command

Biography:

Topic: USSOUTHCOM Science and Technology and Western Hemisphere Information Exchange (WHIX) Overview

Summary:

There are some contemporary challenges, such as gangs and mass emigration, but there are also new challenges such as water purification and handling, food, and defilement. There are four main themes that surround projects researched by WHIX: climate, energy, water and food. One approach was a previous project that encompassed the idea of using biomass when the land was surveyed; there was a surplus of biomass thus sparking the idea of using it as removable energy and thus providing a whole town with electricity. The current project is using alternative fuels as renewal energy by mainly using diesel fuels. For future projects, WHIX will focus on making a portable clinic that can be disassembled, modular and “green”by combining all of the knowledge gained from previous projects as different sources of renewal energies were explored. Another goal is to combine and create an international exchange of information by creating a website in which individuals can add their input on different research topics and work towards a common goal.

SESSION ONE: POWERING INNOVATION: ALTERNATIVE FUELS

Speaker: Dr. Norman Munroe, Director, Applied Research Center, Florida International University

Biography:

Topic: WHIX 07

Summary:

Dr. Munroe is the director of the Applied Research Center (ARC) at Florida International University (FIU)—one of the largest research university in the US and top producer of Hispanic engineers. The WHIX program is part of ARC in which its research efforts have ranged from countries studies FY 03 to bio-fuel research FY07. The current project—WHIX 07—is about bio-fuel research evaluation in military vehicles. The main technical goal for the project is to “retrofit and evaluate land, sea and air vehicles originally evaluated with diesel engines (except UAV)”.

Speaker: Dr. Dario Solis

Biography:

Topic: Renewable Energy R&D Activities at the Technological University of Panama

Summary:

Importance of renewable energy applications in Panama and developing countries is due to several factors. The sources of electricity in remote areas are not connected to the grid. It can reduce the number of environmental problems caused by fossil fuels. Furthermore, new developments of technology are a driving force to reduce costs. Renewable energy can be combined with other types of sources such as solar, wind, hydro and biomass. Also, it directly contributes to the reduction of poverty. Furthermore, The Biodiesel Pilot Plant and its upgrades were presented; as well as the sample renewable energy R&D Projects at UTP and the final product testing. In conclusion, renewable energy has great potential in developing countries. Also University R&D plays a critical role in fighting poverty and International collaboration help catapult capacities in key strategic areas. Lastly, Bio-fuel production from endogenous sources has important repercussions in improving agro-industry, environment, health, energy, transportation, education, and ICTs sectors.

Speaker: Dr. Tony Silva, International Business Development, VECENERGY

Biography:

Topic: Bio Diesel Production: The commercial World View

Summary:

Biodiesel is a renewable alternative fuel made from vegetable oils or animal fats. It can be used as a 100% alternative fuel or a blend into a petroleum-based diesel. It also burns cleanly, and reduces harmful emissions into the atmosphere. By using biodiesel dependence on nonrenewable fossil fuels will decrease. Also, biodiesel use is mandated in many countries, and biodiesel is bio degradable. Bio-diesel also improves lubricity acting as a lubricant for ultra low sulfur diesel. On a world energy perspective biodiesel can reduce dependence of foreign oil. Not only that but it’s important for the U.S. to start producing its own energy since over 60% of all oils and fuels used is imported, and by 2025 the consumption would have increased 40% to 50%. From a Latin American perspective production is typically used for small operations that employ used oils and to sell biodiesel locally. Small scale export to the US is involved. However the problems with Latin American production are that usually there are no local quality standards enforced. In the United States case the production typically focuses on small operations that employ used oils and are used to sell at a competitive price. Also, it is used for large operations that rely primarily on competing with petro-diesel because of the price. However, the problems with the US production is that the feedstock cost higher than the biodiesel selling price, and the quality of the US standards should be more stringent , matching the EU standards. Furthermore, Biodiesel would be transferred through different modes of transportation, marine, rail and on road. Problems that have to be taken into consideration have to do with things such as the contamination, and the temperature. The batch process of biodiesel was discussed as well as the different bio-diesel facilities were presented. Furthermore, the pros and cons of Jatropha were discussed and how it is a potential source for jet fuel.

Speaker: Dr. Pablo Carlos Florido, Managining Director/ CTO, Florestan Technology S.A.

Biography:

Topic: Small Turbine Engines for UAV

Summary:

Florestan is a highly integrated team specialized in innovative turbines. Current small UAV engines consist of piston motors and the present large UAVs consist of turbine engines. Engines available for UAV propulsion include: Lycoming O-360, Rotax 447, AR 801, AR 731, and the 3W 240. The UAV engine selection process was also explained as the UAV range and climb rate were a trade-off between the SFC, dry engine weight and the required power. In terms of UAV reliability, the trade-off is caught in the mission endurance, TBO and the power required. Thus, small turbine challenges appear in suitable small UAV propulsion as solutions and limitations are explained. Florestanturbines for electricity generation are much smaller and compact that piston motor generators. They also hold a simpler and cheaper shaft power configuration at two power level technology. Some examples mentioned are the FTCT and the MTS generator. The FTCT is a low manufacturing cost and low maintenance generator designed for emergency power generation or fast deployment while maintaining high reliability. The MTS generator MTS-150 is ideal for fast deployment since its holds a small fraction in weight and volume in comparison to any other generator.

Speaker: Sr. Eduardo Martins Do Vale, Chief Innovation Technology

Biography:

Topic: Unmanned Vehicles-Applications of Bio-fuels

Summary:

The Argentinean Air Force is promoting certain projects on alternative energy in order to respond to the possible lack of conventional fuels or the excessive cost. For these two projects one focused on the investigation towards the use of hydrogen, the other investigation focused on the use of bio-fuels. For the project based on hydrogen the purpose was to utilize the hydrogen as a main carrier of energy. This implies that new technology would be developed in order to store hydrogen in safe conditions, and also take advantage of wind resources in order to obtain hydrogen. This process was divided into two steps; one to obtain knowledge and two the application. The final goal would be to develop a technological aircraft with the use of hydrogen. In the investigation on the use of bio-fuels the main purpose was to develop bio-fuels to be applied in aviation turbines completely compatible with the use of Jet –A1, also to study the impact on the environment among others. Experiments were conducted in which the cloud point and the pour point of the bio-fuel were lowered; also distillation curves were recorded amongst other test. For all these tests the results were optimal. To finalize more tests on different scenarios would be conducted in order to achieve more optimal results. Also it was demonstrated that bio-fuel mixed with Jet-A1 in aviation turbines is an alternative option.

SESSION TWO: UNMANNED SYSTEM: A REGIONAL PERSPECTIVE

Speaker: Gregory Pruitt

Biography:

Topic: Interagency Collaboration in Unmanned Systems—Current and Future Initiatives

Summary:

Mr. Pruitt is the director of Strategic Development for the Von Braun Center for Science and Innovation (VCSI)—a 501 (3) c not for profit corporation created to foster collaboration among government, industry and the university research community. VCSI is engaging in different projects that will map out different achievements for interagency collaboration between the USA and partnerships. VCSI is engaged in Partnering Earth Observations for People Living Environmentally (PEOPLE) by monitoring, analyzing and creating visualized decisions for a proactive incident and environmental decision support by strengthening engagements with partner nations and research organizations while maintaining a cross-border, interdependent, regional, and national decision support system. PEOPLE will directly contribute to building partnership capacity by increasing situational awareness for natural disasters and emergencies by saving lives, protecting property and maintaining regional stability. The Hurricane Imaging Radiometer (HIRAD) is an innovative technologydevelopment designed to provide the operational and research communities with hurricane intensity information that cannot be observed by other sensors. Other projects mentioned are: Combined Airspace Access in Real-time (CASAR), Quick-MEDS—a Materiel Express delivery System, the Tawani Project, Low Cost 3D Terrain Mapping and Visualization, Multi-model Imagining for Water Surface Object Detection, and Small Modular Robotic Framework (SMRF)

Speaker: Dr. John R. Proni

Biography: John R. Proni was named executive director of the FIU Applied Research center (ARC) in January 2009.Proni is former director of the Ocean Chemistry Division at Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (AOML), a researchfacility of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Proni joined NOAA in 1972. During his tenure, he also served asdirector of the Ocean Acoustics Division and principal investigator, conducting research in energy production, satellite observations ofoceanic features and the use of acoustics in pollution studies.

He has written and presented more than 100 papers at scientific meetings. He received the Distinguished Authorship Award from the U.S.Department of Commerce twice for his work on satellite and acoustical observations. Most recently, he received a U.S. Department ofCommerce Bronze Medal for his role in the study of coral reefs.

In addition, he has served on the External Advisory Board to ARC for more than five years. A scientific advisor to several federal and non-federal agencies, Proni serves as the scientific representative to the NOAA committee on ocean energy. Proni earned his Ph.D. in physics atNorth Carolina State University in 1970. He holds master’s and bachelor’s degree from the University of Miami.

Topic: Civilian Interests in Under Sea Unmanned Systems including National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Activities

Summary:

Dr. John R. Proni is the Executive Director of the Applied Research Center from Florida International University. Civilian interests in unmanned undersea systems involve hydrology, benthic ecosystem assessment, water column assessment and oceanography. To meetthese expectations, the sensor systems of interests include the side scan sonar, optical systems, oceanographic quantities and specialized sensors such as in-situ biological, chemical and acoustic sensors. The National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Organization’s goals coincide with the civilian interests. Both the U.S navy and the NOAA hold interest in AUVs in such extent that the NOAA UAV holds a working group vision that “Autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) will roam the ocean reliably….to establish baseline data sets and adaptively sampling the sea” to using systems to detect pollution and monitoring fisheries. There are two basic classes of operational AUVs are of interest in the civilian sector at this time: propulsion driven and gliders.

Speaker: Sr. Rodrigo Garcia de Paredes

Biography:

Topic: Panama Canal Security and Emergency Responses

Summary:

The presentation outlined the threats and challenges to the operation of the canal and the mission it wants to achieve. The mission is to prevent and reduce risk levels, prepare ACP with emergency and incident response plans, and respond effectively to incidents andemergencies. These things will be fulfilled with interagency coordination, management model, proactive protection, emergency response, spill prevention and control, and finally the contingency plan. Graphically the importance of the canal as a logistical hub not only for theamericas but as wordwide hub for maritima cargo transportation was shown. ACP Clients include chemical, LPG, and fuel tankers, cruiseswhich regularly use the canal, and containers; 30% of all vessels transport dangerous cargo. Also Strategic assests use the canal. Therefore, Security and Emergency Response is part of the Operations Department which consists of 3 major sections: Prevention and Spill Control section, Security and Surveillance Section, and Fire Section. One strong pilar of the operation is based on the security inter agencycoordination. This cooperation improve the service by joint patrols in ACP vehicles and lanches allowing to perform detention by a competent authority. Some of these companies are Naval Air National Service, and Institutional Protection Service, among others. For fireprevention and emergencies coordination with SINAPROC and Panama and Colon Fire Department were established. International assistance was also going to be implemented from NRT-ACP, and Associate Member of Clean Caribbean and the Americas. Also differentmehods of security were discuss such as the electronic system for data collection, security control center and emergency responses, mobilejoint patrol coverage, long range surveillance, detection and tracking system, and an emergency management center. Within thisemergency manangement center all types of accidents or incidents within the canal would be attended. Finally the Canal Contingency Plan was discussed and further canal prtoection and expansión projects.

Speaker: Lt. Cole Gabriel Osvaldo Bagatello, Dir. Planning and Programming

Biography:

Topic: Argentina – Argentinean Air Force, Development and Investigation System.

Summary:

The main purpose of the SIDFA is to integrate the technical and scientific capacities available within the air force to establish, execute, coordinate and control planes and programs involved in the development and investigation systems, in order to satisfy the demands posed by the advancements of aerospace. Therefore, the structure, and the mission of the DGLyD was discussed. Furthermore, the pros of selecting a UAV project were discussed stating that as one of the pros it would give us the possibility to increase our knowledge of outer frontiers. Also the principal objectives of the project were discussed such as controlling illegal export and import of goods, plague control, aerial photography, etc. Finally the long term plans and its compliance status. This included the UAV project and its different stages. Its structure, design and tests were discussed as well as its general technical characteristics.

Speaker: Lt. Commander Segundo Xavier Izurierta Toledo

Biography:

Topic: Ecuador-Maritime surveillance System with UAV

Summary:

The Naval Force in Ecuador through the Maritime Authority examine the maritime activity in which is essential to Ecuador since its one of their main outlets for commerce and employs more than 1.2 millions of Ecuadorians. Some of the current problems faced in the area include drug trafficking, fuel smuggling, motor theft, migration and illegal fishing. The Naval Air Station of MANTA (the Aero Naval Squadron 100) is an organ of operational line, administrative and military subordinate to the Command of Naval Aviation constituted of both official personnel and crew of the Naval Aviation and fixed-crew units. The Naval Air Station MANTA is planning, organizing and controlling the activities against illicit traffic, training in operational and exploration aero-maritime in assigned areas by using UAVs in coordination with the Coastguard. Some of the special components of the UAV’s presented are the “Electro Optico”—a special component that identifies contacts in day or night, the Maritime Radar Patrol (MPR) and an Air Data Relay (ADR).

Speaker: Capitan Flavio Narvaez Bienzobas UAV Development Chief

Biography:

Topic: : Chile- Development and Investigation of UAV in the Chilean Military

Summary:

Chile is engaging in research and development of UAVs in the Chilean military. UAVs are not widely used in either military or civilian environments because sometimes they require large duration missions, human lives at risk, toxic environments and different number of variables are to be managed. The reasons to develop this project were discussed due to factors such as low cost, fast technological changes, technological independence, maintenance opportunities, optimized designs, and promotion of domestic industries. If the developments were initiated the things that would have to be developed would be the autonomous system, the design, and user friendly operations, among others. Areas that want to be developed focus on the aerodynamics, structure, data links, payloads, and the avionics of the UAVs. Furthermore, the proposed methodology was discussed in which the first phase was the design and the second phase is the production. Finally with the development of this project ground studies would be able to be achieved, as well as analyze aerial images.

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Speaker: Captain Guillermo Gonzales Cucho

Biography:

Topic: : Peruvian Air Force—UAV Program

Summary:

The Fuerza Aerea del Peru (FAP)—Peruvian Air Force—has held an interest on UAVs due to their embedded systems, aerodynamic modeling and their avionic capabilities. Such interest has led them to form program PEGASO. A joint project for the Peruvian Ministry of Defense was made to build UAV in order to try simple tasks and try its capabilities researched and required. Atlas, a final prototype was made which allowed higher load capacity, met facilities requirements and withheld enhanced performance while recording and transmitting real-time data and flying via radio control. Some prospects with UAV’s consist of using alternative fuels, aviation regulation, standardization, test protocols, real-time DSP applications for data mining and examining field terminals surface equipment.

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Speaker: Lt. Christian David Hidalgo Coloma, Ecuadorian Cost Guard

Biography:

Topic: Maritime Systems – Preservation of Human Life overseas and control of illicit activities.

Summary:

Marine activity is very active in the coast of Ecuador. It shows that the Naval Force of Ecuador through the Marine Authorities has thecontrol. Also that 85% of foreign trade is affected through marine routes. Also due to this marine activity it generates 250,000 jobs for 1.2 million Ecuadorians. However, there are certain issues amongst this marine activity; such as transfer of drugs, smuggling of fuels, and robbery of motors, migration, and illegal fishing. For these plans of operation were taken in which it would reduce these issues greatly. The Basic Functions of this project is to control marine activity in overseas territory, interior waters and fluid systems, in order to warn humanity overseas, fight illicit activities and contribute to the preservation of the marine environment and to the overall defense of the country. Furthermore, the outline of the institutional and internal organization of COUGAR was presented in which it also derived available organic and non organic resources. Also, present capacities were shown such as day and night marine monitoring through use of UAV’s. Finally the Operational concepts of COUGAR’s resources were presented such as its communications throughout radio HF, red cougar etc; and also the procedures of how to implement all the units.

SESSION THREE: UNMANNED SYSTEMS A REGIONAL PERSPECTIVE

Speaker: Jerry DeJaco, SPAWAR Systems Center Pacific

Biography:

Topic: : Maritime Systems – Unmanned Surface Vehicles and Systems

Summary:

Unmanned Vehicles have had an extensive history. From 332 BC with the Tyre Fire Ship to now 2009 with unmanned vehicles such as the Global Hawk. Unmanned Vehicles ha e many capabilities that are beneficial to society. For one it reduces risks to manned forces due to the fact that it goes into hostile environments and provides awareness or attacks near enemy forces. Also it provides force multipliers necessary to accomplish missions; such as having several of the same UV operated by nominal number of operators, or having a suitable type of UV for multiple mission configurations. Finally it performs tasks manned vehicles cannot, such as not having to use a human life sustaining system. Different classes of USV were presented as well as the characteristics that made each class unique. Some examples were the X-Class which needed no internal standardization, the Harbor Class, Snorkeler Class, and the Fleet Class. Furthermore, theIncorporation and use of unmanned off-board vehicles into the US Navy and War fighting missions was discussed due to the fact that the threat environment has moved blue to brown waters. Also, recent important advances for USV’s in developments are; obstacle avoidance, integration of sensor technologies, digital ARPA radar, vision, etc. In operational relevance; moving obstacles with random trajectories, higher speeds, changing sea states, etc. Future growth opportunities for unmanned vehicles are limited by C2. However some future growth would include the autonomy, weaponize unmanned vehicles, larger payload capacity, and longer endurance.

Speaker: Ing. Marcelo E. Martinez, CEO, Nostromo Defensa SA-Argentina

Biography:

Topic: : Aerial Systems: Naval Infantry Applications

Summary:

Most of the small UAV in the tactical battlefield weigh under 4 kg and are only equipped with fixed frontal and lateral EO sensors. These sensors packages have strong limitation to use zoom and usually the flight altitude is very low in order to engage targets in the ground. Several models of UAV were presented such as the Anfibio 2. The Cabure 2 UAV with CLGE, which has a lateral gyro stabilized payload for small tactical electrical powered UAV. The Cabure 3 was also presented which had several features such as; reduced acoustic signature, improved propulsion efficiency, improved endurance, able to operate from ships, recovery in water. Furthermore, current typicaloperational requirements were discussed. Some of these requirements were: quick, fast reaction UAV systems are needed for day/night operations, easy to operate and compact ground control station, long endurance and high reliability of components, quick deployment and post deployment are essential to mobile forces, etc. Other requirements also included parameters such as the weight of the overall system has to be 50 kg or less, UAV shall be able to perform a high rate of climb, sustain several operation modes, and integration with land observation systems and battle management system is mandatory, etc. Furthermore, main typical missions in which UAVs are active are ISTAR, BDA, EW, NBC monitoring, Geospatial intelligence, and persistent surveillance. Finally the Vingbird was presented, it is an advance airframe concept designed around a high technology rotary injection engine running in heavy fuel. It has long endurance, highperformances, and flexible operability. Throughout the presentation the background the Vingbird was discussed as well as the design goals which were the engine integration, wing design, fuel system, sensor integration, and operational flexibility. The performance was also discussed, as well as the electrical power generation, and how it would be integrated into vingtaqs 2 which is a long range target acquisition and surveillance system.

Speaker: Mr. Ted Venable, CNT Program Manager, U.S. Navy South

Biography:

Topic: : Aerial Systems

Summary:

The Southern Command-Fourth Fleet’s area of focus manages the maritime environment, significant illicit maritime activity and while harvesting the strong desired partnerships with US maritime service by the Navies and Coast Guards. This area provides the Southern Command-Fourth Fleet with primary security challenges in illicit trafficking, narco-terrorism, mass migration and natural disasters-HA/DR. With this in mind, the COMFOURTH FLEET conducts the full spectrum of Maritime Security Operations in support of U.S. objectives and security cooperation activities that promote coalition building and capacity building for partner nations. Some potential UAS future maritime operations include having more MALE class UAS deployments in the region and locations of Partner Nation sites to provide immediate access to counter-illicit trafficking threats in Pacific and Caribbean.

Speaker: Ms. Kelly Morger, Lead Test Engineer, AMRDEC

Biography:

Topic: : Ground Systems

Summary:

The Multifunction Utility Logistics and Equipment are part of the Mule family—vehicles that are built on a common mobility platform that incorporates common subsystems. The Mule family mobility’s functions keep up with the forced required keeping up with the mounted force and being able to travel in different complex terrains. The small unmanned ground vehicle’s capabilities involve the capability to travel by clear buildings, tunnels, caves and sewers. They are also battery powered and are controlled via a common controller.Autonomous Navigation System (ANS) key system requirements include the ability to conduct semi-autonomous navigation, remote operation and leader follower ops. They also detect positive and negative obstacles as well as being able to have the mobility to control on/off roads, cross country and complex terrains.

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