Journal of Aeronautical Engineering

Journal of Aeronautical Engineering

The Technological Challenges in MAV Reconnaissance and the Method of Deal with Their Threats in the IRIAF

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
Hadi Baghbani 1
Ahmad Sharafi 2
Hossein Rezaee 3
1 Shahid Sattari Aeronautical University of Science and Technology, Iran, Tehran
2 Aerospace Faculty- Shahid Sattari Aeronautical University of Science and Technology- Tehran-Iran
3 Theology faculty, Tehran University,Iran, Tehran
10.22034/joae.2024.312471.1064
Abstract
Due to its location in one of the most sensitive geographical areas of the world, Iran has always been threatened by enemies and therefore it is logical that proper planning should be done in order to strengthen the defense bases. One of these threats is the widespread use of MAV by the enemy for purposes such as reconnaissance and espionage, assassinations, etc., and the Airforce is always one of the targets of these threats. Therefore, it is essential that the necessary capacity to identify and deal with such threats be developed. This research is responsible for examining the technological challenges in identifying small birds and how to deal with their threats. In this research, the capacities, limitations and technological requirements for identifying and dealing with MAV threats have been investigated. Descriptive-survey method using data collection through library study, interview and questionnaire and its analysis using content analysis method and performing various statistical hypotheses (Kolmogorov-Smirnov, t-test and Friedman test using SPSS software) explains the strategies to deal with MAV threats in the Airforce and prioritizes these strategies. To achieve this goal, 12 existing solutions that have been used in different countries have been examined and it has been determined that the use of monitoring and disrupting systems for guidance and control of small birds, as well as the use of laser weapons to destroy small birds and Taking control of a small bird through a hack can be the first priority in countering this type of threat in the Airforce.
Keywords
MAV
Reconnaissance
Confrontation
Airforce
Laser weapons

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Journal of Aeronautical Engineering
Volume 26, Issue 1
August 2024
Pages 42-55

  • Receive Date 28 October 2021
  • Revise Date 10 May 2023
  • Accept Date 14 May 2024