UAS Program · 2013-2017 BNSF UAS Program Timeline 4/4/2016 4 Pilot Program Launched Proof of...
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Todd GraetzDirector, Technology ServicesUAS Program / Advanced Train Operations
UAS Program
The elements of the program…
• Business requirements
• Line of Sight (LOS)
• Implementation
• Applications
• Data/product delivery
• Beyond Line of Sight (BVLOS) / Long Range
• The FAA research partnership
• Applications
• Implementation
• Data/product delivery
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Concept of Operations
2/24/2018 3Proprietary Information – Patent Pending
2013-2017 BNSF UAS Program Timeline
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Pilot Program LaunchedProof of Concept Flights
Initial team createdRequirements Analysis
Regulatory StudiesAircraft and Sensor Tests
Initial Flight Authority Requested
Initial FAA Flight Authority Granted Expanded Proof of Concept Flying
Engineering SMEs AssignedBridge Inspection POC Launched
Analytics DevelopmentService Interruption Team Created
Long Range Aircraft Design and Development Started
Resource Protection Team Launched27 bridges/90 day cycle program launched
On-Demand/Research and Development FlightsPart 107 Waivers Granted (Night flights)
NOV2013
MAR2015
MAY2015
2014 / 2015 2015 2015
Historic long range flights on Clovis
Sub.
FAA Research Agreement SignedFAA / BNSF Long Range Flight Partnership
2016
FAA Grants Regulatory (BVLOS)Exemptions
NOV2016
2016
Daily Regulatory (BVLOS) Exemption Flights
OCT2015
APRIL2016
2017Q4
2017
NextGen AircraftTypeCert.
Expanded Flight Areas
Line of Sight Flights (Part 107 Rules)
• Departments
• Resource Protection
• Claims
• Roadway/Transportation R&D
• Environmental + HAZMAT
• Engineering
• 50 Additional Planned by End of 2018
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Structure Inspection Automation
• Engineering sponsored
• Automated repeatable flights
• Analytics software refinement
• Advanced change detection
• Exception flagging
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Diamond Surveying
• Can Replace Traditional Surveying
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LiDAR Supplement for Classification Yards
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Trackside Vegetation
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Volumetric Analysis
Taconite Facility
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It is all about the data….
BNSF Proprietary – Patent Pending
Flight Information Manager (FIM)
• What is FIM?
• Standardized resource for collecting and distributing all data
• Collection of tools necessary for pilots to perform data responsibilities
• Replaces various “cloud drive” programs for data movement
• Beginning point for future cloud storage/processing strategy
BNSF Proprietary – Patent Pending
Flight Information Manager
• Suite
• Tool dashboard
• Console
• Main application
• 1-stop process for all tasks
• Delivery
• Handover data in the field
• Geolocator
• Wrapper KML generator
• Logs
• Attach various logs to
collection
• Upload
• Upload existing collections
Version 2.1.3
BNSF Proprietary – Patent Pending
LONG RANGE (BVLOS) OPERATIONS
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The FAA/BNSF Partnership…
• A focus on community and employee safety
• Supplemental safety inspections of track and structures
• Reduced track occupancy
• Opportunity to diminish derailment risk
• Foundational for multi-modal transportation inspections
• Safe integration of UAS into The NAS
• Full BNSF and FAA executive commitment
• BNSF and The FAA are focused on risk elimination
• BNSF flights utilize known, well-managed flight corridors
• Existing infrastructure supports aircraft control, ATC
communications, SUA de-confliction and sense/avoid
capabilities
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2018 Subdivision Expansion
• Clovis Sub
• Gallup Sub
• Milk River Sub
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• VLOS Systems
• Trucks and support equipment in place
• When not flying BVLOS, flying other projects
Concrete Tie Evaluation
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• PDF and HTML Reports
• For SME Verification and for Output to Internal Customers
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Report corresponds to grouping of ties:
BNSF Proprietary – Patent Pending
Switch Position Defection and Reporting
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• Detection and Evaluation Methods Implemented
• Turnout ID, Track Association, Normal or Reverse Throw
BNSF Proprietary – Patent Pending
Special Weather Evaluations
• Cold Weather
• Broken Rail Identification
• Obstructions
• Hot Weather
• Thermal Misalignments
• Mud Spots
• Tight Rail
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Supplemental Frog Inspections
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BNSF’s Long Range Aircraft (HQ60-B)
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Performance Characteristics
Endurance 15 hours
Max Range 750 NM
Max Operating
Altitudes
14,000 ft MSL
Max
Climb/Descent
Rate
500 fpm
Emergency
Descent Rate
1000 fpm
Max speed 80 kts
Max Turn Rate 20 deg/sec
Max Bank Angle 20 deg
Cruise Speed
Max 54 kts
Min 38 kts
Limitations
Headwind 30 kts
Crosswind 25 kts
Gust 12 kts
Turbulence Mild to Moderate
Visibility VMC conditions
OAT Max/Min 110 deg F/-2 deg
F
Launch
Type/Procedure
Vertical
Recovery Type/
Procedure
Vertical
Aircraft Measurements
Wingspan 150 inches
Length 96 inches
Fuselage Length 47.35 inches
Body Diameter 10 inches
Weight
Empty 53 lbs
Max Takeoff Gross 100 lbs
BNSF Proprietary – Patent Pending
BNSF HQ-60 Flight Examples
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Current FAA Radar and ADSB Coverage
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Combined FAA + BNSF ADSB Augment
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BNSF’s Clovis Subdivision Cockpit
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BNSF’s Clovis Subdivision Cockpit (2)
2/24/2018 26BNSF Proprietary – Patent Pending
BNSF’s Clovis Subdivision Cockpit (3)
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BNSF / FAA 2018 BVLOS Expansion
• Advanced Safety / Airspace Research
• BVLOS Flights Over Critical Infrastructure
• Performance Based Navigation within the Flight Route
• Airspace Risk Assessments
• Provide Data Analytics to Benefit Rule Making
• Determine Mechanism in which to Certify the System
• Flights in Controlled Airspace
• DAA Standards, Performance Requirements, Approval Process
• Define Repeatable Process and Requirements for Approvals
• Research / Airspace Expansion COAs Pending
• 5 of 8 Delivered
• Rural Areas (MT, NM, TX, OR)
• Focused on NAS Integration and Rail Safety Technology
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